Green Newton recently received a limited supply of reusable Boomerang Bags that were made with care by a wonderful group of local volunteers. Recycled fabric was used to make these cool looking bags, since that is one excellent way to avoid the disposal of fabric in the trash for … Read More
When a dive into the recycle bin can make gifts look like this, you may never buy traditional wrapping paper again. Rather than contribute to the 4 million tons of waste generated during the holidays from wrapping paper and shopping bags, consider … Read More
If you’re planning to buy a holiday tree this year, consider a natural tree—most plastic trees aren’t biodegradable or easily recyclable. In contrast, tree farms give back to the planet by providing wildlife habitat, keeping soil healthy, and absorbing carbon … Read More
A new project to help local restaurants to collect and recycle wine corks is under way thanks to a suggestion from Green Newton member Bryan Barash. After reading our recent e-news post about the idea, folks have stepped up to … 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
As we near the holiday season, you may have noticed that the number of unwanted catalogs in your mailbox explodes. What’s a responsible person to do beyond putting them into the recycle bin? Catalog Choice and Paper Karma are great … Read More
Confused about what to put in your green recycling bin? On Thursday, October 25 at 7pm in the Druker Auditorium of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton), learn about the impact of new regulations in the global recycling industry … Read More
Plastic bags continue to be the number one problem in Newton’s green recycle bins. Plastic bags bind up machinery at the sorting facility, which decreases efficiency, increases costs, and creates a safety risk to workers. The City of Newton is … Read More
If you are looking for a great way to get rid of items such as bureaus, desks, chairs, tables and other large items in your home, there are several good options to choose from. Post the items for free as … Read More
Green Newton member, Bryan Barash, contacted us with an excellent suggestion, which is to help local restaurants to collect and recycle corks instead of always tossing them in the trash. If you are interested in volunteering to help initiate this project, please … Read More
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