The Green Acton Materials Committee has recently formed to think about how materials are used, reused, disposed of, and recycled in Acton.
Reusable Bag Distribution
After Acton’s Ban the Bag bylaw — a regulation prohibiting distribution of single-use, plastic bags at store checkouts — went into effect on January 1, 2020, the Green Acton Plastics Committee organized the distribution of more than 500 reusable bags to a variety of stores, as well as to residents.
Green Acton Testimony Opposing MA Draft Plastic Bag Bill (H.3945)
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Climate Strike Friday Sep 20
Imagine if everyone around the world who cared about making systemic changes to reduce climate change came together for a day to show those in power that the time to make changes is NOW! That day is this Friday, September 20. Actions include a 7am–9am standout at Kelley’s Corner in Acton, and a Boston rally… Continue reading →
Progress on Remediation of VOCs at WR Grace Superfund Site
Since 1985, groundwater at the WR Grace Superfund Site in southeast Acton has been extracted and treated for volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Data from the 2018 annual monitoring report suggest that this remediation is making progress.
Acton Clean-Up Week 2019
Continuing a long-standing annual tradition, Acton Clean-Up Week freshened up our town this spring. Green Acton co-sponsors the event with the Asian American Civic Engagement Alliance (AACEA), and invites all residents — including individuals, families, and organized groups, such as scout troops — to participate. That means picking up trash and recycling in their own… Continue reading →
Acton Cleanup WEEK: April 27-May 5
Please mark your calendars and plan to participate Acton Cleanup Week: April 27 – May 5
Minutes: 2019-03-12
GREEN ACTON MEETING: DRAFT Tuesday, March 12, 2019 7pm • Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room
Ban the Bag Campaign Success
Green Acton played a substantial role in passing the “Ban the Bag” Warrant Article at 2019 Spring Town Meeting. The bylaw will go into effect on January 1, 2020, and will ban provision to customers of single-use, plastic bags at checkout stands in a variety of stores around Acton.
Town Meeting 2019 Warrant Article 28 – details
At a phone and video meeting on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 4pm, a quorum of Green Acton directors agreed to take no position on Article 28, which is a change from our previous position of not recommending the article. What’s Article 28? Article 28 amends Section E39 (“Public Way Obstruction/Destruction”) of the General Bylaws… Continue reading →