The Problem with Plastic

Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Ave., Needham, MA

Join us for an eye-opening conversation about the world of plastic, including how it’s manufactured and why production has recently increased.   We will discuss the challenges of recycling plastic and explore the harmful effects of plastic pollution on our environment

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Plastic Free Lunch Day at Sunita Williams Elementary school

Plastic Free Lunch Day! In partnership with Mr. Goneconto & Ms. Gunning's 4th grade classes, Green Needham, and NPS Nutrition Services, Sunita Williams will take part in a Plastic-Free Lunch Day Challenge on Thursday, April 13th.  Click here to learn all the details!

2023 Earth Day Charles River Cleanup

JOIN THE CHARLES RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION AND GREEN NEEDHAM ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL CHARLES RIVER EARTH DAY CLEANUP The Earth Day Charles River Cleanup builds on a national effort as part of American Rivers’ National River

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Congregational Church of Needham Hosts Mass Save Forum on Earth Day

Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham

Take action this Earth Day! Join the Environmental Ministry team at the Congregational Church of Needham on Sunday, April 23th (Earth Day) after the 10am service, to learn more about how you can save money and energy on your utility

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Learn about Driving Green – Test Drive an Electric Vehicle (EV)

Sunita L. Williams Elementary School 585 Central Ave., Needham

Test drive an electric vehicle (EV) at this Town of Needham, Green Needham and the New England Electric Auto Association sponsored event.  Auto dealers, including Quirk Auto Group of Braintree, will be on hand with Chevrolet, Kia, Ford and other

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Carbon Countdown 2023 – Virtual Workshop Part 1

Sustainable Middlesex will sponsor a pair of free virtual workshops, Creating Sustainable Solutions Part 1: Tuesday, May 16 at 7 pm — Massachusetts’ Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer Topic: an equitable and sustainable future: A Vision for Massachusetts And mark your calendar for

Carbon Countdown 2023 – Virtual Workshop

Sustainable Middlesex presents a FREE event:  Carbon Countdown 2023: Onward! Reaching our 2030 Climate Targets.   Saturday, May 20 at 9:00 am Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer will speak about An equitable and sustainable future: A Vision for Massachusetts. Her talk will be