Through Newton Power Choice, residents and business in Newton will automatically buy renewable electricity to match 60% of their electricity use, which is the highest amount of any community electricity program in Massachusetts. Watch the mail: All Newton electricity customers on … Read More
According to a recent poll by the National Coffee Association, one in five adults get their daily dose of caffeine from one-use coffee pods. That does not bode well for the environment. In 2014, enough pods were purchased to circle the earth … Read More
On Monday, January 14 from 5:30-6:30pm, Students for a Greener World (SGW) will meet at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton) in Meeting Room A. Middle and high school students are welcome to participate in this Green Newton sponsored group that enjoys organizing … Read More
There are two ways you can make your water heater more efficient. One, wrap it in an insulating blanket. It costs only about $25 at your local home center, and it will cut your carbon emissions by up to 1,000 … Read More
Below is a reprint of Mayor Ruthann Fuller’s recent email regarding the state of recycling in Newton and tips for recycling during the holiday season. Unfortunately 18 percent of the recycling in our green bins is contaminated. As a … Read More
A great way to reduce your carbon footprint is to add more meatless meals to your repertoire. Even if you are short for time or not handy in the kitchen, there are are plenty of tasty options available to make … Read More
One of the challenges of winter is maintaining safe sidewalks and driveways, free of snow and ice, without using environmentally harsh substances. Shoveling the snow is usually enough until it begins to melt in the daytime and freeze overnight. We … Read More
It is fantastic news that our first Newton Power Choice contract will contain 60% renewable energy from New England-sourced electricity in the standard option. In November, Mayor Fuller negotiated 46% above the state-mandated 14% for 2019, and Green Newton is … Read More
If you’re in the market for a new oven, you might consider one that has a convection feature. Unlike conventional radiant (also called thermal) ovens, convection ovens have a fan that continuously circulates air through the oven cavity. When hot … Read More
Is Bigger Solar Better? By Ellie Goldberg Advocate for healthy children, safe schools and sustainable communities. (www.healthy-kids.info) Wondering about installing a solar system? I’ve interviewed local homeowners to learn how and why they decided to go solar, how much it really … Read More
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