Greening the Holidays Event December 6

Join Newton students on Sunday, December 6 from 4-5pm for a pre-holiday Zoom discussion about ways to have a sustainable holiday season. The program will include gift ideas, trivia questions and easy steps to make an environmental difference. Please register in advance for this webinar.

Presentation topics include:

• Food & Waste - How does food and waste play into the culture of a holiday? How can we make more sustainable choices while maintaining tradition?
• Fashion -  What is fast fashion? How can we consciously avoid supporting it during the holidays?
• Transportation-  During a ‘normal’ holiday season, how can we realistically prioritize conscious transportation choices?
• Gift Giving- What makes a gift special? What are some  meaningful, environmentally conscious gift ideas?
• Advocacy - Why is advocacy important to prioritize during the holidays?
• Taking Action! - How energy efficiency steps can be considered a gift?
• The 4C Tree Project - What is the ‘Capture Carbon Commemorate COVID-19’ project all about? How can one incorporate volunteering experience into a gift?