Working Together for a More Sustainable Needham
–In Our Twentieth Year!–
Green Needham Collaborative is a volunteer organization dedicated to securing a better future through local action. Partnering with community groups, businesses, town government, local schools, colleges, and houses of worship, we work to reduce carbon emissions and promote the wise use of resources.

Recent News and Updates

Reminder: Webinar tomorrow at 4pm. Plastics: the Mounting Threat to Public Health - Remember to register for our upcoming webinar, “Plastics: the Mounting Threat to Public Health.” We are co-hosting the event tomorrow, January 28, at 4 p.m., with the League of Women Voters of Needham. Our speaker will be Dr. Philip Landrigan,… Continue Reading
January Focus: Less Plastic, More Progress – Needham’s Journey So Far - As Green Needham celebrates its 20th year, we turn our focus this month to plastics reduction – the measures now in effect, how they were achieved, what the future might hold -- and how you can be part of the… Continue Reading
Plastics: the Mounting Threat to Public Health Webinar - Microplastics pose an increasing threat to our health. They last forever and are everywhere - in the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the products we use. More work is needed to fully understand… Continue Reading
New Year, Less Waste: Needham Implements “Skip the Stuff” - Every home in Needham has "that drawer" - the one heaping full of  plastic utensils, soy sauce and ketchup packets.  On January 1, 2026, Needham implemented Skip the Stuff, a bylaw aimed at reducing unnecessary waste from single-use food service items.… Continue Reading
Celebrating Our Twentieth Anniversary! - Green Needham was founded in 2006, making 2026 our 20th anniversary! We plan to commemorate this milestone by looking back at what Green Needham and the Town have accomplished together, and looking forward to next steps we can take to… Continue Reading

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