Taking Action Against Climate Change: A Carbon Fee for Massachusetts

Westwood Public Library 660 High Street, Westwood , MA

Massachusetts, already a national leader in energy efficiency, is poised to take a big step in accelerating the transition to clean energy as proposed legislation for carbon pricing gains support. A forum on the proposed carbon fee will be held

Free

2016 Green Business Awards Breakfast

Newton Marriott Hotel 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA

Join us as the Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce's annual Green Business Breakfast returns to the outdoor pavilion along the picturesque banks of the Charles River at the Newton Marriott Hotel. This year’s featured speaker will be Maryrose Sylvester, a

$45

Community Forum on a Diversified Energy Portfolio in the Commonwealth

Powers Hall 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA

State Representative Denise Garlick hosts Frank Smizik, Global Warming and Climate Change Committee Chairman, for a community forum on a diversified energy portfolio in the Commonwealth.  The forum will address Massachusetts' achievements so far, and how taking these steps is helping

Free

Reducing Food Waste – a workshop for local restaurants and food service businesses

Needham Bank - Jack McGeorge Operations Center 214 Garden St., Needham, MA

Restaurants and food service businesses in Needham and neighboring communities are invited to a workshop on Reducing Food Waste on Tuesday, June 7th at 9:30 am. This free workshop is designed for the busy food service professional and is presented

Green Newton’s environmental speaker programs at the Newton Free Library: Chemicals without Harm: Policies for a Sustainable World

Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium 330 Homer St., Newton

 Mon., June 13  Chemicals without Harm: Policies for a Sustainable World (Ken Geiser, UMASS Lowell) Information is subject to change. Detailed information will be posted as becomes available. 7 pm in the Druker Auditorium.  Please contact info@greennewton.org for more information or check

Free