Green Newton Exchange

Hear from David Miller, a Newton resident, technologist, and clean energy investor. We cover a variety of topics from leadership, innovation success, and role of government.

Learn how Johnny’s composts with Black Earth, uses Recirclable for takeout, and some core philosophy on creating community and making an impact in Newton.

Hear from Margie Bell about the mission and journey of reducing take out container waste with Recirclable, and how they are collaborating in Newton.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.