Adopt a Street with GreenUp Ashland
GreenUp Ashland’s “Adopt-A-Street” program is a volunteer-driven cleanup initiative to help address the community concerns of littering on an ongoing bases with support from the Ashland Department of Public Works. […]
Eat a Plant-Based Diet
Changing our diet is good for the planet. Whether choosing to eat vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based diets, you can have a critical impact on our climate. Scientists warn that the […]
Install Rooftop Solar
Due to falling prices and generous incentives you can often install a system that will pay for itself in 5-7 years if you have a suitable site. Most companies do the […]
Grow Your Own or Buy Local Food
Vegetable gardening gets you outside and working in nature. There is nothing like it to lift your spirits! It keeps you moving, puts everyone in the family to work, teaches kids […]
Buy Less Stuff
All the things we buy use a lot of energy — to source raw materials, to manufacture, and to transport — and thus, have big implications for the climate. Read […]
Walk or Bike to School or Work
Passenger vehicle car travel accounts for about 29 percent of a typical town’s greenhouse gas emissions. About 40% of car trips are for commuting to work and 60% of car […]
Compost at Home or with Black Earth
Composting your food waste is an easy way to reduce your household’s contribution of greenhouse gases! Over 51% of the trash that goes to landfills is compostable, contributing to the […]
RECORDING: Garden for Climate Resilience
See Recording HERE. From drought to overwhelming rain, the last two years have been tough on the New England region. Though we have not been hit as hard as some parts […]
Skip the Stuff
Description Single-use plastics like utensils, straws, and condiment packets often come automatically with takeout and delivery—even when we don’t need them. Most of these items can’t be recycled, and they […]
Donate to purchase a Sapling
The Environmental Action Club at Ashland High School is partnering with Tree-Plenish again to plant tree saplings around the town. The Tree-Plenish organization aims to help students combat the carbon footprint of their school, town, or […]