Using a power strip to turn off electronics and appliances when they aren’t in use ensures that they are truly off and not using extra electricity. Did you know that if your TV, computer and other appliances are plugged in, … Read More
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On Monday, November 25 at 7pm at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton), GN’s speaker series program ‘Cold Spring Park: A Green Oasis in the Heart of Newton’ will feature two experts discussing Cold Spring Park. Alan Nogee will … Read More
During the cold weather months, you can save energy by keeping your fireplace damper closed unless a fire is burning. Keeping the damper open is like keeping a window wide open during the winter; it allows warm air to go … Read More
Whether you’re in the market for a new car now or you’re just curious about the technology, join The Green Energy Consumers Alliance for an introductory Electric Vehicles 101 webinar on Tuesday, December 3 to learn everything you need to … Read More
Are you interested in doing something about the climate crisis but not sure what? Green Newton welcomes you to an open meeting on Tuesday, November 19 from 7-8:30pm in the War Memorial Auditorium of Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., … Read More
Please bag, mulch, or compost your leaves and do not rake leaves into the street (unless they are concurrently being collected by a landscaper) and never push them into storm drains. Leaves blocking storm drains can cause flooding and create … Read More
The following is a reprint of a post originally published on thoughtco.com by Larry West on October 13, 2016. Thanksgiving Day is an American holiday that is loaded with tradition, so why not start a new tradition in your family by making … Read More
Shop locally for eco-friendly holiday gifts, sustainable kitchen goods, accessories, organic cotton clothing, leggings and socks, handmade ceramics, wooden gifts, fun organic cotton t-shirts, Vejibags, Bees Wrap, paintings, and more. Come for holiday gifts and sustainable everyday goods. Bring your … Read More
Beginning November 4, there are new hours at the Book Shed at the Newton Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave., Newton). The new hours are: Monday: 12 pm – 2 pm Tuesday: 10 am – 1 pm Wednesday: 10 am … Read More
GN School Connections invited all 11 candidates running for the School Committee in November 2019 to attend its meeting on October 10 and share their thoughts about environmental sustainability in Newton Schools. Candidates Bridget Ray-Canada, Galina Rosenblit, Anping Shen, Matthew … Read More
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