Working Together for a More Sustainable Needham
–In Our Fifteenth 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

Homemade Signs Remind Us to Vote on April 9 - Are you planning to vote in Needham's  April 9 election? We hope so! Important environmental initiatives have been passed at the local level, including approving  a plastic bag ban, adopting stricter energy  standards for new construction, and moving forward on… Continue Reading
Progress on Needham Power Choice - Municipal energy aggregation, recommended by the Climate Action Planning Committee and authorized by the October 2022 Town Meeting, has taken another step forward. According to the Town's newsletter, Needham's Municipal Aggregation Plan was submitted on February 2, 2024 to the… Continue Reading
Join the 14-Day Greener Plate Challenge! - Would you like to know more (including recipes!) about sustainable eating, for your own health and the health of the planet? There's still time to join the free, online 14-Day Greener Plate Challenge, which runs from February 9-23. For 14… Continue Reading
Meet Green Needham’s Energy Coach - Are you thinking about getting a new heating and/or cooling system, rooftop solar panels or an electric vehicle (EV), but want some informed and impartial information and advice?  Are you interested in some of the newer, greener technologies, but don't understand… Continue Reading

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