The dangerous black swallow-wort vine has invaded Newton – and now its prolific seed pods are starting to burst open to further disperse its wind-born seeds. This non-native invader is fatal to monarch butterflies, and threatens plant species and habitat … Read More
High school students in the Waltham YMCA Environmental Entrepreneurship Program (YEEP) and the Waltham based community group, Meadowscaping for Biodiversity, are offering native drought tolerant plants for sale. Purchased through the Garden in the Woods, the plants are on display at the … Read More
Do you want to show your support for preserving the portion of Webster Woods that was purchased by Boston College (formerly the Temple Mishkan Tefila property)? If so, The Friends of Webster Woods has a sign for you. You can … Read More
Your refrigerator might be working harder than it needs to. Like your carpets and furniture, your fridge’s condenser coils are often an overlooked area that needs to be cleaned and dusted. Start by unplugging or turning your fridge off from the circuit … Read More
On July 15, the Newton Free Library hosted its fourth annual STEAM Expo, and Green Newton’s junior members, Students for A Greener World (SGW) were there in the front plaza to wow visitors with caterpillars and polar bears, along with the recently re-named GREEN Energy … Read More
On Sunday July 16, a group of volunteers including members of Green Newton gathered to help assess gas leaks at the intersection of Washington and Day streets in Auburndale. Organized by Carolyn Lattin, Mothers Out Front, and HEET (Home Energy Efficiency … Read More
You can improve your gas mileage by 0.6% on average—up to 3% in some cases—by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by about 0.2% for every 1 psi drop in the average … Read More
We occasionally publish “classic” articles that we feel are still relevant to readers. This article is from the Jul/Aug 2009 issue of the Green News. According to the U.S. Dept. of Energy, air conditioners use about 5% of all the … Read More
Disposable straws are usually made from plastic and plastic never breaks down. As time goes by, plastic will separate into smaller and smaller pieces, but never completely biodegrades. Plastic is quickly transforming our oceans into plastic soup… In the USA alone, 500 … Read More
Qualified residents who have had a Mass Save home energy assessment, or who get one, are eligible for a 75% Mass Save discount – until September 15 – on the TOTAL cost of insulation including all materials and labor! Also, … Read More
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