by Rob GoganReprinted from The Acton Exchange; originally published October 12, 2024 Every day, we use devices powered by batteries — and these batteries contain hazardous materials. This article reviews how Acton residents can dispose of used batteries safely right here in town — and why it is important to do so. Batteries in our… Continue reading →
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
Extended Producer Responsibility
Some of Acton’s most expensive trash issues are the handling of hazardous waste, such as car batteries, electronics, fluorescent lightbulbs, mercury-containing thermometers, and so on. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is the notion that manufacturers of goods are responsible for designing and funding plans for the ultimate reuse or disposal of their goods and packaging. Massachusetts… Continue reading →