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. […]
Buy or Lease an Electric Vehicle/Hybrid
Transportation is one of the most damaging contributors to climate change. Most vehicles are fueled by gasoline and produce harmful emissions into the atmosphere. Because of this, driving a gas-powered […]
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 […]
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 […]
Use Sustainable Household Products
Many of the household goods and cleaning products we use daily contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment and use unnecessary amounts of plastic packaging. By buying from some […]
Green Your Electricity
Ashland is continuing its Municipal Aggregation Program for residents and businesses. The new program rate is $0.15988 per kWh as of December 2023 and uses 87 percent green energy, which […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Schedule a FREE Home Energy Assessment
Do you want to ensure your home is energy efficient? A home energy assessment is the answer for you, especially when it’s at no cost! Go to MassSave’s website or NEEECO’s […]