On Thursday, August 8 at 7 pm at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton), Josh Fairchild and Jarred Johnson from TransitMatters will offer a vision of what a truly modern regional rail system would look like, and the … Read More
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Are you looking for a way to make your child’s school healthier and more sustainable? Healthier lunches? Recycling? Come add your voice to the GN Schools Connections group on Thursday, August 29 from 3:45-5pm in the third-floor arc area of … Read More
We’re in the midst of a heat wave this week, resulting in high electricity use on the New England electric grid. We can all help reduce energy demand, costs, and the region’s carbon footprint by reducing our energy use. Here … Read More
We are now registering exhibitors for GreenEXPO 2019. We are seeking sustainability-focused businesses and nonprofits to join our event! Please email [email protected] to inquire about space availability and pricing. Sponsorships are also available for companies seeking higher visibility. Organized by … Read More
Peak days like today drastically impact the affordability and sustainability of the electric grid. To meet the extreme electric demand, the grid operator—ISO-New England—turns to “peaker plants,” the power generators of last resort. These power plants are generally the dirtiest … Read More
The proposal to build a gas compressor station in the Fore River Basin poses a serious health risk, especially when in such close proximity to a dense residential area. This compressor is part of the Atlantic Bridge pipeline project to … Read More
Have you wanted to compost your food scraps but hesitate to create a home compost pile? Your answer could be a residential composting service! Black Earth is offering a discount to Newton residents who sign up for weekly composting pickup, … Read More
On Thursday, August 8 at 7 pm at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton), Josh Fairchild and Jarred Johnson from TransitMatters will offer a vision of what a truly modern regional rail system would look like, and the … Read More
Make sure lids and caps are recycled by putting them back on your bottles and jars. Loose lids fall through the machinery and become trash at the sorting facility. When attached, metal and plastic lids are removed from bottles and … Read More
It is possible to switch from a contract with another electricity supplier to enroll in Newton Power Choice and opt up to New England sourced 100% renewable electricity. However, we recommend that you carefully check the terms and conditions of … Read More
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