New Castle Going Green
New Castle Going Green
New Castle Sustainability Advisory Board
Keeping track of all the new and exciting environmental ventures in New Castle can be challenging. Maxine Margo Rubin, Parvathy Gopikrishna, and Sebastian Oliveira 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!
Building Westchester’s Solar and Clean Energy Workforce with Yasmin Najjar
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Season 6! We kick off the season with Yasmin Najjar, Sustainable Westchester's first Environmental Justice Program Manager and leader of its workforce development initiatives, to talk about building Westchester's solar and clean energy workforce.
Oct 6
33 min
Solar Canopies: We've Got You Covered!
Send us Fan Mail SAB members Mike Corso and Barrett Silver, Solar Energy experts, talk about Solar Canopies and Renewable Energy.
Jun 18
25 min
Composting tips with Peter Jamros "our resident expert"
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.
May 18
27 min
Interview with the Greeley Sustainability Club
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.
Apr 16
34 min
Electric School Buses - Driving Toward a Healthier Future
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.
Mar 3
35 min
Interview with Sabrina Charney Hull, Director of Planning for the Town of New Castle, New York
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’s sustainability and climate resilience—such as the installation of solar panels at the Chappaqu...
Jan 9
33 min
Green the Holiday Season!
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 will help you celebrate in style without overflowing your home - or the trash can.
Nov 19, 2025
24 min
Residential Solarize Program
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.
Oct 21, 2025
35 min
Plastics: Convenience at a Cost
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.
Jun 19, 2025
33 min
Composting: Nature's Way to Recycle
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.
May 23, 2025
22 min
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