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If you have arts and crafts supplies that you can no longer use but are in good shape and can be enjoyed by others, or if need more supplies for…

Recycling is now even more important than ever since we are doing more takeout's, and stores, in general, are using more packaging. The city of Newton DPW sustainable materials management…

If you are surprised by snow in October, you may want to read a little bit more about factors influencing our weather including climate change and La Niña. You can…

Ever wonder what the environmental impact is of the food you eat? How beef compares to tofu? How beer compares to tea? Use the Climate change food calculator https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46459714 to…

Still thinking about joining the Appalachian Trail challenge? Or perhaps you already have and are looking for a new spot to check out. Members of the Green Team would like…

Do you want to limit visits to the grocery store? Do you worry about the stability of the food chain during COVID-19? Do you want to support local businesses? Do…

We have previously highlighted the issue of food waste in MA in general and Newton in particular, and the importance of reducing it. To better manage food waste, we shared…

In order to inspire our children to be mindful of the environment, we must teach them about nature. Did you know that the Oxford Junior Dictionary has removed a number…

Did you know that food waste accounts for 27% of the trash stream in MA and makes up 4,573 tons of Newton’s trash annually? In addition to RECYCLING your food…

With all the extra handwashing, have you ever wondered if bar soap is environmentally better than using liquid soap? Bar soap isn’t 100% zero waste because of the paper wrapping…