Join Green Newton as we present the next in our speaker series entitled “Building Electrification: The Third Leg of Our Fossil Fuel-Free Future” on Monday, November 26 at 7pm at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). A heat pump … Read More
Do you want to make your Thanksgiving celebration a little kinder to the earth? Try one or all of the suggestions from the Environmental Working Groups’s Thanksgiving Guide below. Meat has a significantly higher carbon footprint than other protein choices. So choose … Read More
Washing greasy pots and pans in your kitchen sink after cooking can cause real damage to your pipes and the public sewer system. Although grease, fat, and cooking oil are not hazardous, the grease will build up, eventually blocking the … Read More
Retired and Don’t Think You can Afford Solar? Think Again 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 … Read More
This is a reprint of a previous Green Newton post from Katherine Gekas on May 13, 2017. After we’ve purchased LED light bulbs, upgraded our appliances, insulated our homes and switched to greener cars, a carbon footprint remains. We live … Read More
Since April, our solar partners have signed eleven new contracts for solar home installations! This is in addition to the program’s 48 installations that were completed in 2017. Our purchase partner has been able to offer panels to the Green … Read More
With the midterm election behind us, what what can we do with our campaign lawn signs? Nowadays, yard signs are generally made from corrugated plastic: plastic sheets with flutes that look like white plastic cardboard. Lightweight and durable, corrugated plastic signs are not … Read More
The City of Newton will be hosting a paper shredding and drug take-back event on Saturday, November 17 from 8am-12pm (rain or shine) at the Newton Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave., Newton). Advanced sign-up is required! Call the Newton Senior Center Front … Read More
Bring the whole family out to the GO GREEN Needham Expo at Needham Town Hall (1471 Highland Ave, Needham) on Saturday, November 10 from 10am-4pm. Find out how going green can help put money in your pocket and a smile … Read More
You can save energy and money on your heating bills by simply resetting your thermostat when you are asleep or away from home. When you are home and awake, set your thermostat as low as is comfortable. Try 65 degrees … Read More
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