Land Use Committee

Mission: The Land Use Committee reviews local land use activity, proposes solutions to identified concerns or problems, and advocates for them as land use in Acton relates to the Town’s many environmental emergencies: climate, biodiversity, water, toxins, population, and social justice.

Energy Committee

Mission: In the context of the Climate Emergency, the Green Acton Energy Committee researches, educates, and collaborates on, and advocates for, the rapid and equitable transition to a renewably powered future at the local level (and at the regional, state, and national levels, when useful). The committee may focus on such issues as energy generation,… Continue reading →

Plastics Subcommittee

Mission: The Green Acton Plastics Subcommittee works under the auspices of the Materials Committee to reduce the use of unnecessary and (especially) single-use plastics in the Town of Acton. The subcommittee researches plastics issues, educates the public about them, and advocates for reductions in plastics use, sometimes including work to change Town bylaws, policies, and/or… Continue reading →

Water Committee

Mission: Green Acton’s Water Committee works to protect and improve Acton’s ground, surface, and drinking water through information gathering, public education, advocacy, and collaboration with other concerned groups.

Materials Committee

Mission: The Green Acton Materials Committee monitors material goods in Acton to reduce the use of hazardous substances, promote recycling of materials, and encourage alternative, more environmentally friendly products, production methods, and activities. The Committee engages on these issues with residents, representatives of Town government, and businesses. The Materials Committee includes the Plastics Subcommittee and… Continue reading →

Toxics/Pesticides Subcommittee

Mission: The Toxics/Pesticides Subcommittee works under the auspices of the Materials Committee to monitor toxic activity in Acton and to promote constructive alternatives. The subcommittee covers the use of pesticides, herbicides, and other toxic substances on private and public property. The subcommittee researches issues, educates the public, and engages with the Town of Acton by… Continue reading →