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Additional Changes to procedures at the RTS take effect Saturday, April 4th

Additional Changes to procedures at the RTS take effect Saturday, April 4th

The Town of Needham today announced additional changes to procedures for waste & recycling disposal at the RTS, effective Saturday, April 4th. The changes are primarily to how and when residents interact at the RTS. The restrictions on what can

Michael Greis April 2, 2020 Toward Zero Waste Read more

Waste Disposal and Recycling during the COVID-19 response

Waste Disposal and Recycling during the COVID-19 response

Updated 4/2/20 to include additional changes announced today. Waste disposal is an essential service that continues during the current COVID-19 response. The RTS remains open for residents and commercial waste haulers, with some some modifications to services. Please note these

Michael Greis March 30, 2020April 2, 2020 Municipal, Toward Zero Waste Read more

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

Maureen Commane October 7, 2019October 29, 2019 Plastic Bag Ban, Recycling, Reduce Reuse Read more

Food Rescue Program Off and Running at Needham High School

Food Rescue Program Off and Running at Needham High School

Handling leftovers at home is one thing, but what do you do with unsold food left over from a cafeteria that feeds over 1,500 students? Fortunately, food rescue is in great hands at Needham High School thanks to a partnership

Eleanor Rosellini May 8, 2019May 10, 2019 Feed Skip, Food, Food Waste Read more

Needham’s largest retail outlets are now in compliance with the Select Board’s Plastic Checkout Bag Policy

Needham’s largest retail outlets are now in compliance with the Select Board’s Plastic Checkout Bag Policy

The seven largest stores in Needham are now complying with the Select Board’s Plastic Checkout Bag Policy. The Select Board’s Plastic Checkout Bag Policy was adopted on March 20, 2018. It requested that the largest stores in town (over 3,500

Rob Fernandez May 5, 2019May 7, 2019 Feed Skip, Plastic Bag Ban, Reduce Reuse Read more

Parent Talk Spring Sale – Promoting Re-use in Needham

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

Maureen Commane May 1, 2019 Reduce Reuse Read more

Wellesley Rotary Club hosts Successful “Repair Cafe”

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

Maureen Commane April 14, 2019April 18, 2019 Living Green, Reduce Reuse Read more

4 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…Rhythm? Bash the Trash!

4 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…Rhythm? Bash the Trash!

The GO GREEN Needham Expo on Saturday, November 10 from 10am to 4pm at Needham Town Hall will inspire creative reasoning and creativity among young people to address some of the environmental challenges we are facing. To see a full

Stephen Frail November 4, 2018April 18, 2019 Expo, Reduce Reuse Read more

GO GREEN Needham Spotlight: Parent Talk

GO GREEN Needham Spotlight: Parent Talk

The GO GREEN Needham campaign, launched in 2018 by Green Needham Collaborative and the Needham League of Women Voters, highlights green practices by local businesses and organizations and encourages participants to take next steps towards sustainability. Every year for the

Eleanor Rosellini October 4, 2018April 18, 2019 Community, Reduce Reuse Read more

French Press Bakery and Cafe Switches to Compostable Paper Straws

French Press Bakery and Cafe Switches to Compostable Paper Straws

The French Press Bakery and Cafe in downtown Needham has taken a next step to address climate change – they have replaced plastic straws with compostable paper straws. Find out how you can participate in the GO GREEN Needham Campaign,

Maureen Commane September 26, 2018April 18, 2019 Business, Reduce Reuse Read more
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