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 textThe Sustainability Advisory Board discusses the Town of New Castle's Energy Efficiency Upgrades and progress.

Send us a textOn 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 textNew 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 textThis 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 To...

Send us a textOn 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 perspect...

Send us a textOn 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 textNew 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 t...

Send us a textTune 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.

Send us a textTune 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.

Send us a textTune in for this month's podcast with State Assembly Member Chris Burdick, representing the 93rd District, about environmental policies and legislative initiatives!

Send us a textIn 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 textWelcome 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 textJoin 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 textJoin 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 textJoin 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!