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SUMMARY:Re-Use It Swap Shop to Reopen on April 1st at the RTS
DESCRIPTION:The Re-Use-It Swap Shop at the Recycling and Transfer Station will re-open for donations and pick-ups Saturday\, April 1\, 2023. The Swap Shop hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3 pm and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 4 pm. Please note\, there is no drop-off after 3 pm on Saturdays. The Swap Shop area is also closed on Paint Saturdays\, which run every third Saturday from April through October.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/re-use-it-swap-shop-to-reopen-on-april-1st-at-the-rts/
CATEGORIES:Toward Zero Waste
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SUMMARY:The Problem with Plastic
DESCRIPTION: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 and human health.  The talk will include simple ways for the citizens of Needham to take an active role in reducing plastic production and consumption.  Our speaker\, Kathy Raiz\, from the Beyond Plastic’s Speaker’s Bureau and Green Needham’s Plastic Waste Reduction Team\, is excited to chat with you about how to make our community more sustainable. \nAbout the Presenter Kathy Raiz \nKathy has been a member of the Beyond Plastics Speaker’s Bureau from its inception in 2021. Since attending Judith Enck’s class on plastic pollution\, she has become eager to educate people about the negative impact that plastic has on the environment and personal health\, while encouraging citizens to take an active role in reducing plastic production and consumption. She is a member of Green Needham’s Plastic Reduction Team and is currently working to pass a plastic bag ban bylaw in the town. \nKathy has a BS from Tufts University and a MS in Human Resources Development from Villanova University. She works with various non-profit organizations as an HR Consultant. She lives in Needham\, MA with her husband and their two daughters. Kathy also enjoys teaching piano lessons and participating in community theater productions.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/the-plastic-predicament/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library Community Room\, 1139 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Toward Zero Waste
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SUMMARY:Plastic Free Lunch Day at Sunita Williams Elementary school
DESCRIPTION:Plastic Free Lunch Day! \nIn 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! We encourage all students and staff to participate to make it a success! \nRead the flyer.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/plastic-free-lunch-day-at-sunita-williams-elementary-school/
CATEGORIES:Schools,Toward Zero Waste
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SUMMARY:2023 Earth Day Charles River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE CHARLES RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION AND GREEN NEEDHAM ON SATURDAY\, APRIL 22ND FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL CHARLES RIVER EARTH DAY CLEANUP \nThe Earth Day Charles River Cleanup builds on a national effort as part of American Rivers’ National River Cleanup®\, which has removed over 25 million pounds of trash from America’s waterways. Our cleanup brings together over 3\,000 volunteers each year to pick up litter\, remove invasive species and assist with park maintenance along all 80 miles of the Charles River. \nBy volunteering with CRWA\, you’ll be able to participate in the cleanup of the parks\, forests\, and paths along the upper portion of our river in Newton\, Weston\, Wellesley\, Dedham\, and more! In an effort to be more environmentally friendly\, we encourage volunteers to bring their own pair of gloves. Trash bags\, picker-uppers\, and other cleanup materials will be supplied to those who wish to participate. \nREGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL\, FAMILY\, NON-PROFIT\, OR SCHOOL!\nIndividuals\, families\, and non-corporate groups are encouraged to participate in this year’s Charles River Cleanup on Saturday\, April 22nd\, 2023. To support CRWA’s mission of protecting and preserving the Charles River\, we would greatly appreciate a suggested donation of $5 per person. \nREGISTER AS A GROUP\nClick here to get more information about this event.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/2023-earth-day-charles-river-cleanup/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Congregational Church of Needham Hosts Mass Save Forum on Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Take action this Earth Day! \nJoin 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 bills by getting a no-cost home energy assessment. Representatives from Green Needham’s Mass Save partner\, HomeWorks Energy\, will be available with information about the program\, and will be able to schedule your no-cost home energy assessment\, which can either be in person or online.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/congregational-church-of-needham-hosts-mass-save-forum/
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave\, Needham 
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Houses of Worship
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SUMMARY:Town of Needham Earth Day Cleanup: Friday April 28 - Sunday April 30\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Get a group of friends/neighbors together to help clean up Needham – join the Town’s clean-up weekend of public space – public school\, park\, and forests in Needham. \nCome celebrate Earth Day with us! Join your neighbors as we clean up the town from the tough winter. Supplies will be provided at the Rosemary Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary Street. \nWe ask that you pre-register with the number of participants so that we can have enough supplies. Have a favorite park or trail you’d like to give a little extra TLC? Let us know so we can assign you there! All ages are welcome! \nSupply Pick-up Date/Time:\nFriday\, April 28\, 9:00am – 5:00pm OR\nSaturday\, April 29\, 9:00am – 12:00pm \nClean-up Dates:\nFriday\, April 28\nSaturday\, April 29\nSunday\, April 30 \nRegistration and other information can be found in the Winter/Spring brochure at needhamprograms.com or at https://www.needhamma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/42470/Winter-Spring-Brochure-22-23
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/town-of-needham-earth-day-cleanup-friday-april-28-sunday-april-30-2023/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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