Come to the next set of Green Action Team Meetings and find out what you can do about the climate crisis. Get support from like-minded individuals and share your experiences. You are welcome to attend all the groups that are … Read More
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Here’s a simple recycling tip: focus on the shape of the item, not the number! The number inside a triangle of arrows ♻️ actually identifies the type of resin that a plastic is made from. If it’s a bottle, jar, … Read More
Transportation is the leading cause of GreenHouse Gases in Massachusetts. The majority of emissions come from personal cars and trucks. Recently GreenNewton adopted four principles to lower transportation’s Greenhouse Gas emissions. Here are some thoughts on how these principles can … Read More
Transportation is the biggest greenhouse gas emitter in Newton and around the world. Buying an all-electric personal vehicle (EV) is a relatively easy and effective way to reduce your transportation emissions and to help Newton achieve its climate goals of … Read More
Free online invitation services have come a long way. Not only do they save paper, they also save the cost of postage and a trip to the post office, and come in many attractive designs. Create a username and password, … Read More
Did you know that eating less meat is not only a way for individuals to add healthy ingredients to their diet, but also a way to fight climate change? Green Newton invites you to join us for a vegetarian potluck … Read More
If you were unable to attend Green Newton’s Open Meeting at City Hall in November, you are still welcome to participate in our activities. Around 80 like-minded attendees gathered together at our first meeting to make a commitment to do … Read More
Instead of giving more stuff, think about the carbon footprint of your gifts. Here are suggestions for a low-carbon, low waste holiday from Susan Israel, AIA, LEED AP, President and Founder, Climate Creatives and Energy Necklace Project (www.energynecklace.com). Tickets to … Read More
As of September, more than 1,700 residents have chosen to opt up to 100% renewable electricity on their electricity accounts (from the current default of 60%). To join your neighbors in “Opting Up” please find your Eversource account number, then … Read More
Green Newton assists residents in increasing home energy efficiency and saving on utility bills through our partnership with Homeworks, a Mass Save partner and the largest Home Performance Contractor in Massachusetts. Starting with energy assessments (at no cost), you can ensure that … Read More
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