Welcome

Green Acton is a group of volunteers working to conserve resources and encourage sustainability in Acton, Massachusetts. More.

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Let's make Acton a better place to live—for current residents and future generations. Please join us.

Meet

Green Acton meetings are usually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. in the downstairs meeting room of Acton Memorial Library from 7:00pm-8:50pm. All are welcome!

Next Meeting: February 14

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Contact

For more information, please email: info@greenacton.org or join us at our next meeting.

News

Town Supports Drop & Swap

Saturday, May 5, 2012

The Board of Selectmen agreed to support and endorse Green Acton's annual Drop & Swap Event. See the Acton Patch article.

Take the Compost/Trash Survey

Help Acton Become More Green

Did you know that the average person produces 4.6 pounds of trash per day and 27% of that trash is compostable? A team of R.J. Grey 8th graders would like to make Acton more environmentally friendly by raising awareness about composting. Composting will decrease Acton's carbon footprint, save money on landfill spending, and provide residents with free fertilizer. Please give them 5 minutes of your time and Take This Survey.

Ongoing Initiatives

Acton Transition Study Group

Local Residence & Relocalization

The idea of Transition movement is to help communities find ways to deal with the large and layered challenges of peak oil, climate change, and the economic crisis. Find out more about Acton's Transition Study Group.

Untrash Acton

Tired of seeing trash on Acton's streets? Why not help Untrash Acton? Join the many Acton citizens who already pick up trash while they walk through our villages and neighborhoods. It takes little time or effort and no cost. Just carry a bag to pick up trash and recyclables as you walk for exercise. Then dispose of or recycle them properly. With your help, let's keep Acton green and clean.


Join Untrash Acton and "Nurture a Neighborhood." Contact us at untrash@greenacton.org. Let us know which area you'd like to help keep green and clean. And ask your friends to do the same! Together, we can help Untrash Acton. Thank you! From the Untrash Acton Project: Chris and Clint

Rail Shuttle and Dial-a-Ride

The Town of Acton started two new shuttle bus services that benefit commuters and help the environment. Read the Beacon article.

The MinuteVan Commuter Shuttle helps alleviate parking problems at the South Acton train station. The van runs from the West Acton Fire Station on Central Street to the MBTA Commuter Rail Station from 6:45–9:25am and 5:10–7:30pm.

The MinuteVan Dial-A-Ride Shuttle takes residents anywhere within Acton and to a few locations in Concord, Boxborough and Maynard. The service runs from 8:00–11:00 AM and 3:15–8:15 PM Monday through Friday. Call 24 hours in advance to book your trip.

Outdoor Lighting

Light pollution from excess articial light causes problems for people and wildlife. Sometimes we cannot even see the stars because of unnecessary artificial lights shining upward. We can reduce the problem through community awareness, legislation (for example, requiring shielding on outdoor lights), and improved lighting technology. Read about Good Neighbor Outdoor Lighting.

Upcoming Events

Composting Workshops

Learn How to Compost

Find out how easy composting is and make Acton a greener place.
Dates: Tuesday Jan. 17 & Jan. 24, 2012
Time: Two 30-min sessions, 7:00 & 7:30pm
Place: Acton Memorial Library
Ages: All ages. Free! Bring the whole family!

This workshop is brought to you by the The Black Gold Miners, a four-member team participating in the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge. Akshay Karthik, Aidan Pavao, Akash Purohit, and Nikhil Srinivasan are 8th graders at R. J. Grey Junior High. The Siemens Challenge is a competition for students K-12.

Acton Clean-up Day

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Green Acton asks you to participate in the 17th annual Acton Clean-up Day.

Green Acton's Drop & Swap

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Green Acton's Drop & Swap is a free event; an opportunity for the community to recycle and repurpose usable items. Help your town, help your neighbors, and help yourself to clean up and dispense with unwanted items by passing them on to others who will use and appreciate them. Vendors will be available to recycle goods ranging from books to electronics to plastics. More.

Acton-Boxborough Farmer's Market

June 17—October 21, 2012

The Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market starts Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market 2012 June 17—October 21, 10am—1pm. The ABFM hosts a variety of farmers and specialty goods producers from local communities each Sunday. These producers sell fresh vegetables, fruits, cheeses, meats, seafood, pasta, honey, breads, flowers, baked goods, bagels, and specialty products such as local wines, jams, condiments, nuts, teas, handmade soaps, and plants for the home garden.

  Updated: January 16, 2012

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