Working Together for a More Sustainable Needham
–In Our Nineteenth Year!–
Green Needham Collaborative is a volunteer organization dedicated to securing a better future through local action. Partnering with community groups, businesses, town government, local schools, colleges, and houses of worship, we work to reduce carbon emissions and promote the wise use of resources.

Recent News and Updates

Final Reminder! Book your seat now for tonight’s movie event! - We are expecting a full house for the Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics documentary.  Register now to reserve your spot! Tonight, Green Needham and Sustainable Wellesley are hosting a special screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics,… Continue Reading
Upcoming April 2025 Town Election – Select Board and Planning Board Candidates answer questions on energy, climate, and housing sustainability - The urgency to address climate change has produced some progress in recent years, but not nearly enough. In the light of a federal administration determined to undermine climate action, state and local action is more important than ever.  For cities… Continue Reading
REMINDER: March 27th Showing of Award-winning Documentary “Plastic People – the Hidden Crisis of Microplastics” - Tickets going fast – reserve your seats today! One week from today, Green Needham and Sustainable Wellesley are hosting a special screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics, an award-winning 2024 documentary investigating our addiction to plastic and the growing… Continue Reading
March 27th Showing of Award-winning Documentary “Plastic People – the Hidden Crisis of Microplastics” - Green Needham and Sustainable Wellesley are thrilled to invite you to a special screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics, an award-winning 2024 documentary investigating our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. The… Continue Reading
Update on Single Use Plastic Reduction Efforts - Green Needham has been working with the Town and its retailers and restaurants on the issue of single-use plastic waste since 2017. Good progress has been made over the past few years to reduce single-use plastics throughout our town. At… Continue Reading

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