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
Working for a Plastic Bag Ban Bylaw in Needham - Plastic production has exploded since the 1950s. Its successful role in many applications during World War II helped to spark tremendous growth in the ensuing peacetime economy. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, global plastics production surged by 20 times… Continue Reading
Upcoming April 2023 Town Election – Select Board and Planning Board Candidates answer questions on energy and climate - Cities and Towns - and all of us who live and work in them - are at the front lines of addressing climate change and accelerating the transition to a zero-carbon economy. There are investments to be made and benefits… Continue Reading
Reminder – Green Needham Hosts “The Problem with Plastic” Program at Needham Public Library - Mark your calendar for an upcoming Green Needham program "The Problem with Plastic," hosted by Kathy Raiz, a member of Green Needham's Plastic Waste Reduction Team, to be held on Monday, April 3rd at 7:00 pm, in the Community Room of the Needham Public… Continue Reading
Needham High School Environmental Action Club – Awareness through Action - The Environmental Action Club has a long history of activism, working to bring awareness on environmental issues primarily to the Needham High School Students and the Needham Community. The club is student led, meeting weekly in the morning before school.… Continue Reading