It is easy being “green” on Halloween. Just make choices that are people-healthy, animal-friendly and Earth-conscious. All you need is time to plan ahead and some creative thinking: When it comes to costumes and décor—reuse, borrow, trade, purchase used or … Read More
Beeswax/cotton wraps keep your food covered while protecting the environment by reducing the use of plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Learn to make your own on Saturday, November 16 from 1-3pm in the Makerspace at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., … Read More
Cleaned in the washing machine and air dried, tote bags can serve you through many uses and for a variety of purposes. However, what to do if your closet is brimming with more tote bags than you could ever use? … Read More
Please hold on to yard signs until you know if candidates want to pick them up from your house. Yard signs are generally made from corrugated plastic and are lightweight and durable. Corrugated plastic signs are not recyclable in the green cart. … Read More
Send yourself or your kids off for the day with a zero-waste lunch. This means eliminating any items that cannot be recycled or reused, such as cling wrap, food soiled paper, and plastic utensils. Instead, opt for reusable lunch containers, … Read More
Please join us at the New Art Center on Saturday, September 28 from 12-4pm for the 1st sewing bee of the fall! No sewing skills are required. If you have a sewing machine please bring it along with your notions … Read More
The City of Newton is partnering with Black Earth Compost to offer a once-a-week household curbside food waste collection service for your meat, dairy, fruits & veggies, and coffee grounds, tea bags and more. The City went out to bid … Read More
Your refrigerator accounts for at least 11% of your household’s total energy use. Older refrigerators and freezers use inefficient technology, causing them to use up to $100 more annually than newer models! Your secondary “garage” or “basement” fridge or freezer … Read More
Preparing for the new school year presents a great opportunity for kids (and parents) to learn environmental lessons. During summer vacation, set aside school supplies that can be reused come September, including notebooks with blank pages, pens and pencils, and … Read More
Service Stars is partnering with Green Newton to help keep difficult-to-recycle items out of the landfill. Help us by saving up these items and dropping them off at our collection centers: damaged clothing stuffed animals plastic bags printer cartridges batteries … Read More
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