Since the summer of 2017, Green Acton has been advocating for a town-wide sustainability policy to be implemented. On December 10, 2018, the Board of Selectmen reviewed and passed the third draft of a proposed Acton Sustainability Policy, written by Green Acton.
Acton Sustainability Policy Approved by Board of Selectmen
On December 10, 2018, the Board of Selectmen reviewed a third draft of a proposed Acton Sustainability Policy, and passed it unanimously. It can be read at http://www.acton-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5275/Town-of-Acton-Environmental-Sustainability-Policy-Final This version incorporated suggestions from Board members and the Town Manager. Green Acton was thanked for its role in creating the original drafts, and commenting on subsequent… Continue reading →
2018 Acton Gas Leaks Forum
On March 22, 2018, Green Acton co-sponsored the Acton Gas Leaks Forum which brought together 55 citizens, students, legislators, scientists, and activists to understand the state of gas leaks in Acton and in Massachusetts. Mothers Out Front Acton used this opportunity to educate citizens, explain how their mission intersected with Green Acton’s Acton Power Choice… Continue reading →
Promoting Acton Power Choice
In the summer of 2017, Acton Power Choice (APC) ‒ an electricity aggregation program delivering cleaner energy to citizens ‒ launched with the help of Green Acton’s engagement with developing and advocating for APC.
Launching the Pay As You Throw Program
In 2015, with the help of Green Acton’s advocacy and town-wide support, the Acton Town Meeting approved, and the Board of Selectmen adopted, the Pay As You Throw (PAYT) Program, a new pricing scheme for trash disposal at the Transfer Station. PAYT reduces the sticker prices for the Transfer Station (TS) and ties the cost… Continue reading →
Development of the Swap Shop
In 2015, the Swap Shop was launched in the Acton Transfer Station, which Green Acton’s Zero Waste Group took initiative in designing, developing, and advocating for. Anyone with a recycling or trash sticker can use the Swap Shop: gently used items in good condition can be donated at the shop, and items can be picked up… Continue reading →