Green Newton Exchange

Understanding Newton’s Gas Infrastructure and Our Actions

Learn how critical it is to address the Newton gas infrastructure as part of our Climate Action plan. Hear from activist and expert Peter Barrer about actions each of us can take and the role of the city and state.

Hear about Earth Day 2026

Newton’s Earth Day celebration is Sunday, May 3rd 12-3:30 at Zervas School. Hear about the new programs and activities for the whole family.

Hear About the New Green Plate Program

The Green Plate program is a new initiative from Green Newton to educate and encourage more families, restaurants, and schools to increase through plant-based eating. Hear about the program now.

Charles River Runs Through Us with CRWA

Hear about how CRWA works across Newton and surrounding communities on conservation and sustainability. Our guest is Emily Norton, Managing Director at CRWA, and longtime Newton community leader.

Incorporating Climate into Newton’s Major Projects

Hear from Josh Morse, Newton COO on the city’s approach to major development initiatives including elementary schools, Cooper Center and fire stations. Josh covers geothermal, embodied carbon, green spaces add many others topics.

Getting Insights into Newton’s Sustainable Materials Management Leadership

Hear about how Newton is leading in sustainable materials management from Waneta Trabert. Learn what you can do to make a difference.

How Businesses Cut Food Waste: CET’s Practical Playbook

Heather Billings from CET explains how Recycling Works in Massachusetts helps businesses reduce waste, divert food scraps, comply with disposal bans, and save money through technical assistance, staff training, and local partners.She shares a restaurant case study, discusses cost and contract strategies, and directs listeners to recyclingworksma.com and cetonline.org for resources and support.

Outside In With Green Newton

In this episode we hear from Judy Jacobs, Green Newton’s first executive director. Hear her views on Green Newton’s biggest opportunities, collaboration with the community, and what she has learned since coming onboard.

Standing up with Lindsey Gulden

Hear Lindsey discuss her courageous journey at ExxonMobil and beyond. She provides her insights on global and local issues on climate change, providing actions we can all take.

Perspectives From Al Cecchinelli Mayoral Candidate

We cover a ton of topics with From Al Cecchinelli, including bike paths, clean energy, waste reduction. Hear Al’s perspective.