We can’t measure our progress on carbon emissions in Acton without understanding how we measure our current emissions.
Water
Acton relies entirely on groundwater for its drinking water, with approximately 95% of town-delivered potable water coming from wells throughout town. Our community has a history of both groundwater contamination and strong community advocacy efforts aimed at protecting Acton’s groundwater resources. Green Acton’s mission includes serving the community by reviewing plans to protect and ensure… Continue reading →
Climate
Climate Change is the most urgent world-wide environmental issue for the foreseeable future.
Education
All Green Acton projects have an educational goal in addition to their more-immediate purposes. We are always looking to inspire others to learn about how people (and animals and plants and everything else) are all parts of an interconnected system on Earth, and about how our actions can help or hurt the healthy functioning of the… Continue reading →
Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market (ABFM)
Seasons run mid-June through late October 10am–1pm • Pearl Street • West Acton
Agriculture
Agriculture that’s local and sustainable is at the nexus of many of Green Acton’s interests and concerns — mitigation of climate disruption; clean air, soil, and water; waste reduction; and verdant and vibrant ecosystems.
Bicycles
Green Acton enthusiastically encourages people to get out of their cars whenever possible! Bicycling, walking, roller blading, skateboarding — whatever gets people moving and not using fossil fuels is on our list of favorites.
Public Transit
Green Acton has endorsed the development of more public transportation within and beyond Acton, for its environmental benefits and its role in creating more-connected communities.
Transportation
Transportation is an important sector in the pursuit of reduced greenhouse gas emissions, fossil fuel use, and particulates in our atmosphere.
Outdoor Lighting
Improper use of outdoor lighting can waste energy, create safety issues, and keep the night skies from being dark, impeding amateur astronomy and appreciation of the night sky. Members of Acton’s former Outdoor Lighting Education Committee have written up this guide to proper outdoor lighting, and are available for consultation at outdoorlighting@greenacton.org.