“Upland Road sells eco-friendly gifts, clothes, accessories, and household items that are both environmentally-friendly and fairly-made,” owner Mindy Gregory Sieber tells us. Mindy lives in Waban, her kids went through the Newton public school system and she is an active … Read More
Monthly Archives: November 2015
This holiday season you might consider putting the book Hey, That’s Not Trash! But Which Bin Does It Go In? (by Renee Jablow and illustrated by: Mike Byrne) on your gift list for those 4 and up. Young readers learn the difference between trash and … Read More
What are the global warming emissions of electric cars on a life cycle basis—from the manufacturing of the vehicle’s body and battery to its ultimate disposal and reuse? To answer this, the Union of Concerned Scientists undertook a comprehensive, two-year review of … Read More
For ten years, Sean Greenhow’s eponymous pest control and lawn & plant care business, Greenhow inc., has been based in Auburndale, where his grandparents lived. Greenhow, Inc provides termite and pest control, lawn and plant health care for residential and … Read More
On November 12, Green Newton was honored to receive special recognition in an awards ceremony that was sponsored by Women Working for Oceans and the Massachusetts Sierra Club. Senator Cynthia Creem, as well as State Representatives Ruth Balser and Kay Khan presented Green … Read More
Toss fats, oils and greasy foods into your trash container. from the Boston Water and Sewer Commission http://www.bwsc.org/Home/home.asp Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) are one of the leading causes of sewer overflows. The easiest way to prevent blockages is to … Read More
With the leaves falling, the street catch basins (storm drains) are filling up with debris that carries all sorts of pollution that can end up in the Charles River. Clearing them takes a few seconds, but could save you or … Read More
The City of Newton will hold a Housing Strategy Location Selection Workshop on Sunday, November 22 from 1-4:30 PM at Newton North High School. Newton is sure to benefit from offering walkable, transit-oriented, diverse and affordable housing choices for a … Read More
You’ve seen them on your own commute — bicyclists on their way to work from Newton. Could biking to work be an option for you? There are a number of considerations so we emailed three Newton bike commuters to learn … Read More
Environmentalists and economists packed a hearing room a the Massachusetts State House last week in support of State Senator Barrett’s Carbon Pricing Bill, S. 1747, an act combating climate change. Under the proposal, those who use the most heat or the most … Read More
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