New Castle Going Green

Send us Fan Mail SAB members Mike Corso and Barrett Silver, Solar Energy experts, talk about Solar Canopies and Renewable Energy.

Send us Fan Mail Going Green in New Castle is easy. Rethink waste and start composting. Turn food scraps into rich soil, reduce waste and help the planet thrive.

Send us Fan Mail James May, advisor of the Greeley Sustainability Club, and Parvathy Gopikrishna, co-chair of the club, highlight the Club's sustainability initiatives and future challenges.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of NCGG we talk with Josh Culwell-Block and Vivek Agastya about Electric School Buses that will be introduced to the Chappaqua Central School District starting in 2027.

Send us Fan Mail Sabrina Charney Hull, New Castle’s Director of Planning, highlights the Town’s wide-ranging sustainability actions and projects, including those that helped New Castle achieve Silver Certification under New York State’s Climate Smart Communities program. She explains how these efforts unlocked more than $600,000 in grant funding, now supporting initiatives that strengthen the Town...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail The Sustainability Advisory Board discusses the Town of New Castle's Energy Efficiency Upgrades and progress. 

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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 SA...

Send us Fan Mail 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 rece...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 explore...

Send us Fan Mail 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, an...

Send us Fan Mail 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. 

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

Send us Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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!