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Tip of the Week: Bag, Mulch, or Compost Your Leaves

Green Newton Highlights

Green Newton Statement on Black Lives Matter

Green Newton stands with organizations here in Newton and across the country in reaffirming that Black Lives Matter. We are outraged, like so many others, by the recurrent murders of Black people by the police and vigilantes in our country … Read More

Resources

Fight Climate Crisis Top 5

Do something about it! Here are 5 actions with the biggest impact that you can take to fight the climate crisis :

1. Opt up to 100% clean energy on your electric bill for a very easy but really big impact.
2. Insulate your home, use high efficiency heating and cooling systems, and electrify if you can. Start with a home energy assessment.
3. Walk, bike, and take public transportation when you can, and make your next car an electric vehicle.
4. Cut down on meat and dairy consumption. And compost your organics.
5. Buy less stuff (especially plastic) and reuse what you have.

Kids & Teens

GN School Connections

Green Newton leads a forum for Newton parents and teachers interested in promoting sustainability in the classroom and beyond. About once a month, the group meets to share experiences and ideas as well as support in facing challenges in implementing … Read More

GN Environmental Awards

Annual Awards to Leaders in Sustainability

Since 2004, Green Newton has been awarding the Annual Green Newton Environmental Awards to individuals, community groups, and local businesses in recognition of their work in striving for a better environment. Awardees are announced each year in May at the … Read More

Energy

VIRTUAL Home Energy Assessment Campaign

If you haven’t had a Home Energy Assessment within the past two years, you can take advantage of the great incentives and savings. Green Newton’s partner Homeworks Energy is now offering VIRTUAL home energy assessments at no-cost and includes: Shipping … Read More