New Castle Going Green

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 the urgent need for plastic reduction and the challenges faced by municipalities in waste management. Additionally, Legislator Pierce highlights upcoming sustainability legislation and the importance of community partnerships in building a greener Westchester. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on local environmental action!

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!

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! 

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!

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!

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! 

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 to focus on our amazing environment. To learn more about the SAB's current projects, visit https://www.mynewcastle.org/303/Sustainability-Advisory-Board!

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 session, visit https://bedford2030.org/energy-coach/! 

On this Episode of New Castle Going Green, we dive into the ins and outs of suburban wildlife with guest speaker Dr. Begley-Miller! Hear about contact with wildlife, how to handle various situations, and more, on this episode of New Castle Going Green!

Join Maxine Margo-Rubin and Aaron Silver on this episode of New Castle Going Green, along with our guests Paul Steier and John Young to learn all about New Castle's high-end water treatment system!

The Gas Powered Leaf Blower Ordinance is in effect from June 1-September 30 every year! On this episode of New Castle Going Green, we explore the ins and outs of summer landscaping, and how leaf blowers are not needed! Hear from Amanda Bayley on how she practices "green" landscaping year round!

What can you do this Earth Day to make a difference in your community? Why is Earth Day so important? In this special episode of New Castle Going Green, Gabriel Paley, Maxine Margo-Rubin, and Aaron Silver answer these questions and more! 

There is no better way to kick-off spring than by talking about bees! Join us on this episode with guest Victoria Alzapiedi as we discuss pollinator protection, backyard health, and agriculture! To find out more about how pollinators impact New Castle, or to get involved, visit https://www.pollinator-pathway.org/new-castle or join the New Castle Healthy Yards Facebook grouop at https://www.facebook.com/groups/newcastlehealthyyards/ !

Join us this month with guests Michel Delafontaine, Ian Molloy, and Zachary Wolk on this episode of New Castle Going Green as we discuss and hear from local experts about the future of electric vehicles and the impact they will have on our community.

Join Maxine Margo-Rubin, Gabriel Paley, and Aaron Silver on this episode of New Castle Going Green, along with our guests Kathy Schriber and Dianne Chickering to dissect the ins and outs of recycling band how it impacts our community!

What should you do this holiday season to make a difference in sustainability? Hear from Maxine Margo Rubin and Aaron Silver on this special episode of New Castle Going Green to understand the initiatives you can take to make this world a bit more green this season! 

What has New Castle done to prevent the use of Gas Powered leaf blowers during months when they are really not needed? On today’s episode, guests Rand Manasse and Tracy Stein join us to look into the newly passed law on the ban of Gas Powered leaf blowers from the months of June to September, and its implications and impacts in the community!

How has New Castle addressed the growing issue with food waste in the United States? On today’s episode, guests Dick Goldsmith and Kent Thomas join us to look at the Food Scrap Recycling Program and its implications in the community.

Tune into this months episode with Jordan Silver, Alexa Troob, and Maxine Margo-Rubin to hear about upcoming Earth Day 2024 and some green initiatives you can take in order to battle climate change! We discussed: history of earth day, the theme of this years Earth Day ( planet vs plastics- and some of the harms that plastic covers), sustainable tips, what the SAB is working on, and where some earth day celebrations are happening. 

Tune in for this months episode with State Senator Peter Harckham! We discuss his environmentalism and the legislation he has been working on to promote a cleaner and greener New York.