When the sun shines on the new Sunita L. Williams school on Central Avenue at its opening in the fall of 2019, it will also be generating electricity to power the school and save money for the community. Solar PV
Solar for Suni! (ta Williams School)
City Compost – Special Discount Offer for Needham Residents
Two hundred and ten new composters joined City Compost‘s service in February, including two offices, one church, one event, and one farmers market! That translates to over 2,000 lbs/week of scraps for making new soil. It would be great to
Environmental Initiatives at Needham High School
As many communities work to implement environmentally friendly programs, the Needham High students in the Environmental Club are joining in with their own initiatives. Recently the club’s faculty advisor Hans Batra, and the student co-presidents Conner Jahn and Riley Roefaro,
Nominate a Needham business for a Green Business Award
Help us celebrate Needham businesses that have taken significant or innovative strides to reduce their carbon footprints and adopt environmentally friendly practices. Businesses from Needham and Newton will be once again be recognized with Green Business Awards at the Newton
Needham streets may soon be illuminated by new LED streetlights
After conducting a study, the Department of Public Works has listed a streetlight conversion project as part of its capital plan for FY19. A new project, the conversion has been listed as Tier 2 – to be funded if additional
Top 10 Recycling Challenges at the Needham RTS
At Green Needham’s November 29th “Toward Zero Waste” event, Greg Smith (Needham’s Superintendent of Recycling and Solid Waste) presented his list of Needham’s top 10 recycling challenges: Keep plastic wrap and plastic bags out of the recycling containers. Keep trash out
Standing Room Only on the Journey to a Zero Waste Future
On November 29, 2017, a standing-room-only audience packed the Community Room at the Needham Library to hear experts from government, business, and a local college describe the achievements and challenges involved in reducing local solid waste. The purpose of Green
Moving Toward a Zero Waste Future in Needham
Moving Toward a Zero Waste Future: Challenges, Strategies and Innovative Solutions underway in Needham Reducing waste is good for people, good for the environment and it saves money. After enjoying the long Thanksgiving weekend, join us at 7:00 pm on
Household Hazardous Waste & Paint Collection Day at Needham RTS on Oct. 14th
by Lauren Mock Saturday Oct. 14th is Needham’s Annual “Household Hazardous Waste Day” & the last Paint Collection Day in 2017 Household Hazardous Waste Day: Household Hazardous Waste Day (HHW) gives all Needham residents with proof of residency the opportunity
Bright Ideas: A Workshop on Smart Outdoor Lighting
Source: Sustainable Wellesley The Wellesley Natural Resources Commission has long been concerned about the effects of artificial light on our natural environment. Research has shown that artificial light can create light pollution that affects human health, and has adverse consequences for