About Us

Board of Directors

What People Are Saying

Environmental Leadership Awards

THE GREEN DECADE MISSION

Our mission is to create an environment in better balance with the natural world by making significant, measurable improvements in the way we use resources. Goals include helping households, businesses and institutions to:

Sustainable Solutions for the 21st Century
What People are Saying!
"Green Decade Coalition is a leader in our community for environmental action. Through the organization's efforts, we are protecting our natural resources and our residents' health and quality of life or this and succeeding generations."
--Newton Mayor David B. Cohen
  • Increase energy efficiency and seek alternatives to fossil and nuclear fuels  
  • Use IPM and organic alternatives to pesticides
  • Promote high performance (green) building measures
  • Prevent pollution through source reduction and reduced consumption
  • Promote reuse and recycling practices
  • Improve waste disposal practices
  • Conserve water and other resources

Our programs are designed to build awareness,to provide opportunities for public dialogue, and to educate and empower citizens to take personal and civic action.

WHO ARE WE?

Founded in 1990, the GDC/N is a 501(c)(3) non-profit representing people living or working in Newton and neighboring communities, including representatives of community organizations, institutions and businesses. We are working together to create sustainable solutions to environmental problems facing our city and our world.

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CONTACT US

Green Decade Coalition/Newton
P.O. Box 590242,
Newton, MA 02459
617-965-1995
info@greendecade.org