New Castle Going Green
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!
Composting: Nature's Way to Recycle
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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.
Earth Month 2025 – Our Power, Our Planet: Insights from Peter McCartt
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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.
Youth Taking Action on Sustainability and Climate Change
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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.Â
New Castle's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Initiatives: A Conversation with Jill Simon Shapiro, Town Administrator
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The Sustainability Advisory Board discusses the Town of New Castle's Energy Efficiency Upgrades and progress.Â
Getting to Know Recycle Coach and the New Castle Recycling Center
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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. Â
Eco-Friendly Holidays
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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.
Westchester Power: Interview with Noam Bramson, Sustainable Westchester's Executive Director
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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 Town’s participation in the Westchester Power program.Â
Geothermal Energy: An Alternative way to Heat and Cool your Home
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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 perspective on geothermal.  This episode will help listeners learn about Geothermal installations, the efficiency of it, as...
Drive Clean: The many benefits of Electric Vehicles
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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!
Interview with Legislator Erika Pierce
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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...
Earth Day 2024
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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.Â
Interview with State Senator Peter Harckham
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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.Â
Episode 3: Interview with State Assembly Member Chris Burdick!
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Tune in for this month's podcast with State Assembly Member Chris Burdick, representing the 93rd District, about environmental policies and legislative initiatives!
Episode 2: Happy Sustainable Holidays!
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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!
Episode 1: Environmental Concerns of Greeley Students
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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!Â
Episode 5: Solar
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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!
Episode 4: Earth Day Special!
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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!
Episode 3: SAB Students: The future
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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!Â
Episode 2: NEW Year, NEW Castle Going Greener!
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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...
Episode 1: Energy Efficient and Healthy Homes
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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/!Â
Episode 10: Suburban Wildlife Management
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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!
Episode 9: Millwood Water Treatment Plant
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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!
Episode 8: New Castle Leaf Blower Ordinance
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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!
Episode 7: Special Earth Day Edition!
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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!Â
Episode 6: Pollinators: Small Animals, Large Impact
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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/ !
Episode 5: Electric Vehicles: The Future
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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.
Episode 4: Recycling
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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!
Episode 3: Special Holiday Edition!
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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!Â
Episode 2: Gas Powered Leaf Blowers
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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!
