Working Together for a More Sustainable Needham
–In Our Nineteenth 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

March 27th Showing of Award-winning Documentary “Plastic People – the Hidden Crisis of Microplastics” - Green Needham and Sustainable Wellesley are thrilled to invite you to a special screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics, an award-winning 2024 documentary investigating our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. The… Continue Reading
Update on Single Use Plastic Reduction Efforts - Green Needham has been working with the Town and its retailers and restaurants on the issue of single-use plastic waste since 2017. Good progress has been made over the past few years to reduce single-use plastics throughout our town. At… Continue Reading
Join Green Needham’s Landscaping Team – Zoom Meeting Thurs. Jan 30th at 7pm - Tired of hearing all of the gas-powered leaf blowers around town?  Concerned about the health and environmental impacts they have?  Join Green Needham's Landscaping team.  We work to educate residents about the dangers of gas-powered leaf blowers on climate and health,… Continue Reading
Needham Power Choice is Starting Up! - You got the postcard! You got the letter! Needham Power Choice, the Town's group electricity buying program, is starting up and will be delivering electricity to Needham homes and small businesses, starting with the March bills. What do you need… Continue Reading

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