Solarize Plus Needham is not just about solar – it also includes Drive Green, a program to help consumers get a great deal on an electric vehicle (EV). Below are testimonials from three satisfied Drive Green Customers. As part of
Why Drive Green
Needham is Matting Change – Helping the Homeless Is “In The Bag”
We should all be bringing our own re-useable bags with us when you shop, but if we end up with a few single use plastic bags, here’s a great way to repurpose them. Intergenerational – and environmentally-friendly – mat-making at
Green Energy Consumers Alliance’s “Shave the Peak” – A new Way to Green the Grid
Turn down the heat a few degrees; turn air conditioning down or off for a time; use the dishwasher later in the evening — small actions taken by a large number of people can make a big difference. Join the
Parent Talk Spring Sale – Promoting Re-use in Needham
The annual Needham Parent Talk Spring Sale, takes place on Sunday, May 5, 2019, from 8:30 am -12:45 pm at the Eliot School. This sale facilitates the re-use of children’s clothing and toys, keeping many perfectly usable items out of
Wellesley Rotary Club hosts Successful “Repair Cafe”
What is lurking in your cellar? Broken appliances? Wobbly chairs? Lamps that don’t work? On Saturday, April 6th, the Wellesley Rotary Club held another “Repair Café” and put many damaged or broken items back into service. They are helping to add
Green Needham Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in getting involved with Green Needham but want some specifics? Then check out our “Volunteer Opportunities” page and find out how you can help us with our current projects. There’s a wide variety of tasks, from helping with Green
World-Renowned Climate Scientist to Discuss Climate Change Reports
It’s Happening. It’s Now: The Climate Reports of 2018 Webinar with Professor Michael Oppenheimer, Princeton University The LWVMA Committee for Environmental Action and Advocacy is proud to announce a webinar on the meaning of two major climate reports of 2018
LWV Climate Change Challenge for High School Students
High School Students in Needham – here’s a great way to advocate for change and possibly win $500!” Two important reports on climate change were recently released: the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report and the US National Climate Assessment. Together,
Darling Hair Boutique Has “Green” Product Line
Jennifer Darling, owner of Darling Hair Boutique in downtown Needham, first became interested in “green products” about 15 years ago. She was having some skin issues, and noticed that products with botanicals (and shorter ingredient lists) were less irritating on
2nd Hand Rose of Needham – Practicing the 3R’s
2nd Hand Rose of Needham, a consignment store located at 937 Great Plain Ave. in downtown Needham, (open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm), operates under a sustainable business model: By selling only used clothing on consignment, they practice all 3 “R’s”: They Reduce the