Come browse and shop local for wonderful eco-friendly gifts, sustainable kitchen goods, accessories, organic cotton clothing, vintage travel bags, handmade ceramics, hand-turned wooden bowls, fine beaded jewelry, paintings, wooden games and gifts, Vejibags, Bee’s Wraps for food storage and more! … Read More
The public is invited to a hearing before the Zoning & Planning Committee of the City Council on Monday, December 10, 7pm in Room 204 at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton) about the proposed climate change vulnerability assessment which will result ultimately in a climate … Read More
It is fantastic news that our first Newton Power Choice contract will contain 60% renewable energy from New England-sourced electricity in the standard option. In November, Mayor Fuller negotiated 46% above the state-mandated 14% for 2019, and Green Newton is … Read More
All are welcome to join Green Newton’s Schools Connections group at our next meeting—Thursday, January 17 at 3:45pm at 3:30pm in Newton City Hall (kids are welcome). The group’s goal is to establish “green standards” for Newton schools and to connect … Read More
If you’re in the market for a new oven, you might consider one that has a convection feature. Unlike conventional radiant (also called thermal) ovens, convection ovens have a fan that continuously circulates air through the oven cavity. When hot … Read More
Is Bigger Solar Better? By Ellie Goldberg Advocate for healthy children, safe schools and sustainable communities. (www.healthy-kids.info) Wondering about installing a solar system? I’ve interviewed local homeowners to learn how and why they decided to go solar, how much it really … Read More
Support for Green Newton’s work helps to promote sustainable solutions to environmental problems facing our city, and beyond. Green Newton memberships enable us to advocate for environmental progress at both the city and state levels and take action to increase our City’s … Read More
Attend Congressman Kennedy’s 2018 Community Service Fair on Saturday, December 8 from 1-3pm in the War Memorial at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton) . This event will bring together service organizations and local citizens who are interested in volunteering in the community. The … Read More
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
The contract for Newton Power Choice has been signed and residents will get 60% of their electricity from local renewable sources. This places Newton in an historic position as the city with the highest percentage of renewably sourced electricity–far above … Read More
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