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Keeping track of all the new and exciting environmental ventures in New Castle can be challenging. Maxine Margo Rubin, Jordan Silver, Kate Paskowitz, and Bailey Card, as well as Alicia Malloy behind the scenes, interview local experts as well as residents to bring you powerful information on all of the sustainable options and initiatives happening in New Castle today!
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Send us a text It's time to Green the Holiday Season - from Thanksgiving to New Year's, a period when household waste jumps by 25%. The New Castle Going Green podcast crew is here with easy ways to keep your holidays fun and sustainable. From planet-friendly holiday feasts to creative low-waste decorating, thoughtful gifting, and smart strategies to use the food you buy, this podcast will help you celebrate in style without overflowing your home - or the trash can.
Send us a text In this episode we spoke to Leo Wiegman, Director of Solar Programs at Sustainable Westchester, and Ben Kriegler who works at a private company that is assisting Sustainable Westchester with the Residential Solarize Program.
Send us a text Beyond Plastics Lower Westchester Chapter co-chairs Liz Silverstein and Camilla Calhoun join us to discuss how pervasive plastic is and its impacts on nature, the environment, and human health. They also highlight legislative efforts aimed at curbing its proliferation.
Send us a text Local expert Peter Jamros discusses composting food scraps and yard waste—whether in your backyard, with community organizations, or through municipal programs. It’s easy to do and incredibly beneficial for the environment! Click for more information about New Castle’s Food Scrap Recycling and Yard Waste Composting programs.
Send us a text Peter McCartt, Director of Energy Conservation and Sustainability for Westchester County, joins us for this special Earth Month episode to discuss the County’s efforts to implement thermal energy networks, electrify its vehicle fleet, promote recycling, and divert food waste from the solid waste stream.
Send us a text Join us on this months episode to hear from students on New Castle's SAB on how they became inspired to become involved and how other youth can join them.
Send us a text The Sustainability Advisory Board discusses the Town of New Castle's Energy Efficiency Upgrades and progress.
Send us a text On this episode we take a virtual tour of the New Castle Recycle Center. Listeners will get valuable information on the various ways to reduce waste by practicing the six R's: Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, and Recycle. Discover Recycle Coach, a customizable software tool for New Castle residents that features calendar functions and a searchable database to answer the question, "What Goes Where?" for disposing of, recycling, and donating your unwanted items.
Send us a text New Castle Going Green Season 4 Episode 3 Eco Friendly Holidays dives into various ways you can green your Thanksgiving and the holiday season including reducing waste, shopping locally, and eating some plant based recipes.
Send us a text This episodes dives into Sustainable Westchester and the Westchester Power Program. Sustainable Westchester is a municipally-led shared service provider that delivers climate solutions to the governments, businesses, organizations, and people of Westchester County. We are joined today by Noam Bramson, Executive Director of Sustainable Westchester, Vivek Agastya, a member of the SAB, and a now regular on our podcast- who has been been advising the Town Board with regard to our T...
Send us a text On this episode of New Castle Going Green we discuss the increasingly popular technology of geothermal. We are joined by Rob Feuer, the founder and CEO of Geothermal Works- a geothermal company located in New Rochelle, NY. Geothermal Works designs and manages geothermal installations for both residential and commercial projects. We also have Vivek Agastya - an SAB member- who recently installed geothermal at his house during a renovation with us, to provide a neighbor’s perspec...
Send us a text On this episode of NCGG we discuss the benefits of Electric Vehicles with two other SAB members Kent Thomas and Kathy Schreiber. This month we discussed the various benefits of EVs such as the cut in GHG emissions, the great driving experience, the fewer parts necessary to maintain , and the fact that EVs produce less global warming pollution. Charging and range are improving and EVs are on the rise!
Send us a text New Castle Going Green welcomes Legislator Erika Pierce, Vice Chair of the Parks and Environment Committee, for an insightful discussion on environmental initiatives in Westchester County. Legislator Pierce shares her journey into government and her passion for sustainability. The episode delves into groundbreaking legislation aimed at reducing single-use plastic waste and explores strategies for waste diversion, including food scrap recycling and textile reuse. We also tackle ...
Send us a text In this episode Maxine Margo-Rubin, Alexa Troob, and Jordan Silver discuss the environmental concerns with meat consumption and also explore delicious alternatives to meat for the holidays!
Send us a text Welcome to a NEW season of New Castle Going Green! This year, we are welcoming two new members, Jordan Silver and Alexa Troob, as we said goodbye to Aaron and Gabriel last year. Join us on this episode, and hear from Maxine, Jordan, and Alexa, as they discuss the concerns we have for the environment and the new Montana Lawsuit regarding fossil fuels!
Send us a text Join Aaron Silver, Maxine Margo-Rubin, and Gabriel Paley, along with Guests Mike Corso and Matthew Hildenbrand on this month's episode of New Castle Going Green! Hear from our guests on different solar initiatives and the newest technology related to solar!
Send us a text Join Aaron Silver and Maxine Margo-Rubin on this month's episode of New Castle Going Green! Hear from the two SAB members on what YOU can do to make our community just a bit "greener" this month, and every month! Happy Earth Day Everyone!
Send us a text Join us on this month's episode of New Castle Going Green as the SAB seniors at Greeley give an insight into their experience with the SAB and their future in the environment. Hear from Aaron Silver and Gabriel Paley as they share their plans for the future!
Send us a text Happy New Year everyone! We know it's a bit late, but we'd like to welcome you back to another episode of New Castle Going Green. This year, we have all kinds of initiatives and plans to make our town a better place. Join us on this month's episode of New Castle Going Green as Aaron Silver, Gabriel Paley, Maxine Margo-Rubin, and featured members of the SAB share their New Year's resolutions as members of the Sustainability Advisory Board, as well as how YOU can take this year...
Send us a text Welcome to SEASON 2 of New Castle Going Green! After nearly a year of publishing monthly podcasts, we hope YOU have learned how to take initiative in our town! Join us on this month's episode of New Castle Going Green as Bob Fischman, Energy Coach for the nonprofit Bedford 2030 and the founding principal of Sustainable Promise, discusses what you can do to have an energy efficient and healthy home! To learn more about Bob and his work, or to schedule a one-on-one Energy Coach ...
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