On March 1, Newton proved itself again a leader of sustainability when the city passed the expanded sustainable packaging ordinance to help reduce single use plastic waste. Presently, only six other communities in Massachusetts–Andover, Brookline, Concord, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Northampton, and Williamstown–also … Read More
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On Monday, January 22 from 11am-1pm, Green Newton will have a table at the Whole Foods Market (647 Washington St., Newtonville), so we hope you’ll get a chance at that time to stop by to say hello. We can help … Read More
The close of the Celebration Online Auction has been EXTENDED to Saturday, November 4 at 7:30pm! Go to the auction website now to bid on some great items. More items will be added through the auction period so be sure … Read More
If you are in the market for a lawn care provider, landscaper, or a gardener, consider the companies on the list below. The following are landscapers who work in Newton and: understand and abide by Newton’s New Leaf Blower Ordinance use … Read More
Since 2004, Green Newton has been awarding the Green Newton Environmental Leadership Awards to individuals, community groups, and local businesses in recognition of their work in striving for a better environment. We would like to thank all of the 2023 … Read More
Meet Andrew. Andrew is a Newton resident just like you, and just like you he’s worried about climate change. But he knows that together, we can all make a difference and help Newton become carbon neutral by 2050. Whether you … Read More
We hope you had a chance to visit the GreenEXPO@Harvest Fair on October 17. It could not have been better fall weather, with a steady stream of visitors walking through the exhibit area all day. Many volunteers from community organizations … Read More
Maybe you’ve been thinking about induction cooking, but aren’t quite ready to take the leap. Now you can borrow an induction cooktop from the Newton Free Library, just like you’d borrow a book. The library’s package includes an induction cooktop, … Read More
Green Newton stands with organizations here in Newton and across the country in reaffirming that Black Lives Matter. We are outraged, like so many others, by the recurrent murders of Black people by the police and vigilantes in our country … Read More
In February, Green Newton invited Newton high school students to write essays on the theme “Students Taking Climate Action” and they were asked to submit them to Green Newton by the end of Earth Week. We saw this as an … Read More
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