Friends, if you haven’t already opted up to 100% renewable power with Newton Power Choice, now is a good time to do so. If you’re using your electric devices at home more than usual, then you’re using more electricity than … Read More
Dear School Committee Members, Superintendent Fleishman, Mayor Fuller, We are pleased to know that the Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year 2021 includes “funding for a Director of Planning and Sustainability who will both support our building projects and … Read More
Newton Students, Teachers Lead the Push for a More Sustainable District It takes more than just a few recycling bins here and there to truly make a school district environmentally sustainable. That’s the message from members of Newton’s School Sustainability … Read More
Greenspot is donating free charging for electric vehicles (EV) at all of their stations nationwide to encourage people to continue to think green during the stressful and uncertain days brought on by the effect of the COVID-19 outbreak. The charging stations … Read More
In honor of Green Newton’s 30th Anniversary, we invite all high school students who live in Newton to write essays to voice their concerns and inspire others to make a difference by suggesting solutions that can benefit our environment. The … Read More
Since we’re all spending way more time at home, some lights might be left on longer and electric appliances are being used more often. This might result in an increase in electric bills. The following energy saving measures are recommended … Read More
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller reminds Newton residents: Please do not flush any type of wipes down your toilet (whether they are labeled “flushable” or not). These items can clog your household plumbing, the pipes in the street, and the equipment at … Read More
While Green Newton’s e-news bulletin is a trusted resource for environmental topics, we are making an exception at this time to also share some helpful emotional health advice. As local, state, national, and international leaders work to curb the spread … Read More
Coronavirus is creating fear from Newton, Massachusetts throughout the entire world. International communities are coming together to fight a pandemic. Coronavirus is affecting every country across the globe, and it draws an eerie parallel to climate change. So what could … Read More
Though COVID19 continues to dominate headlines and make our lives challenging, we can use the time of school closures and social distancing to teach our kids about the environment. Environment America has created a list of activities to do with … Read More
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