Light pollution from excess artificial light causes problems for people and wildlife. Sometimes we cannot even see the stars because of unnecessary artificial lights shining upward. We can reduce the problem through community awareness, legislation (for example, requiring shielding on outdoor lights), and improved lighting technology.Detrimental effects of poor outdoor lighting include glare, light trespass… Continue reading →
Stop the Pipeline: Nov 15 Summit in Fitchburg
Stop the Pipeline Summit Saturday, Nov. 15, 8:30 am–12:30 pm Montchusett Regional Vocational Technical School 1050 Westminster St, Fitchburg, MA 01420 www.massplan.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Stop-the-Pipeline-State-Wide-Summit.pdf
Background: Kinder-Morgan Pipeline
This text was sent to the Acton Beacon by Green Acton when the Beacon asked for some background information on the Kinder Morgan/TGP pipeline:
Swap Shed opening now targeted for Spring 2015
The Swap Shed is scheduled to be installed very late in the Fall of 2014. The plan by the Town is to operate the shed in warm weather months, so the shed will be in operation in the Spring of 2015.
Green Acton Mission
Green Acton is a group of volunteers working to conserve local resources and protect our environment for future generations. Through education and advocacy, we aim to: reduce, reuse, and recycle energy and materials promote sustainable, environmentally sound practices support local food production and consumption.
Meeting with Green Advisory Board about EPR
On September 15, 2014, Jim Snyder-Grant met with the Green Advisory Board about Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the six zero waste initiatives. Here’s the background documents Green Acton brought to the meeting: http://doc.acton-ma.gov/dsweb/View/Collection-6463
Sep 12 Swap Shed Update
A note from Corey York with progress on getting a shed.
August Status of Recycling at Recreation Areas
August status report: Budget and initial fields chosen.
Green Acton Response to July Recycling / Recreation Status
An email response to this July status report. Thoughts on budget, and questions about how Green Acton can be helpful.
July 2014 Status of Recycling at Recreation Areas
Email from Town of Acton recreation director Catherine Fochtman on the status of recycling at recreation areas: budget questions, container questions, staffing questions.