• Drive Clean: The many benefits of Electric Vehicles
    Jun 4 2024

    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!

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    33 mins
  • Interview with Legislator Erika Pierce
    Apr 16 2024

    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!

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    33 mins
  • Earth Day 2024
    Mar 25 2024

    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.

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    27 mins
  • Interview with State Senator Peter Harckham
    Feb 27 2024

    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.

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    33 mins
  • Episode 3: Interview with State Assembly Member Chris Burdick!
    Dec 22 2023

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

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    28 mins
  • Episode 2: Happy Sustainable Holidays!
    Nov 22 2023

    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!

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    23 mins
  • Episode 1: Environmental Concerns of Greeley Students
    Oct 24 2023

    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!

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    18 mins
  • Episode 5: Solar
    May 31 2023

    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!

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    25 mins