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Ways to reduce your impact on climate change in 2021
Climate change is at the forefront of the political sphere as we head into 2021 and with the new administration. However, climate change is complex and can be overwhelming. While real solutions will require action on a global scale, you can make small changes in your day-to-day life to lower your impact on the environment. 1. Know your carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that come from the production, use of, and end of life of a product or service. This includes carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases (among other gases)
VICTORY! Massachusetts Flame Retardants ban signed into law
To start the new year, we have a victory to celebrate! On New Year's Day, Governor Baker signed the Children and Firefighters Protection Act into law.
Baker signs bill to protect children, families and firefighters from toxic flame retardants
“If we learned one thing from 2020, it’s that good public health is the foundation of a strong society. The passage of this bill will contribute to the well being of our most vulnerable as well as all Massachusetts residents."
Food Waste Diversion in Action
Organic recycling is simply another type of recycling - transforming the waste so it can be reused as a soil amendment and does not clutter our landfills. How does waste management at a business work? Most businesses contract with a waste management company to deal with their waste, unlike homeowners who have municipal pickup of their waste. Companies pay based on the volume and frequency of pickup. In this picture: This business has two dumpsters of compost that are picked up by Waste Neutral. A Waste Neutral truck collects the compost. This business still has trash and recycling pick up
Powerful Women: Rachel Carson & Silent Spring Institute
By Cindy Luppi, New England Regional Director Did you know that breast cancer rates in Massachusetts are among the highest in the nation? And that the rates on the Cape and Islands are the highest in Massachusetts? The scientists at Silent Spring Institute, founded in 1994, are working to solve the intricate puzzle of environmental links to this breast cancer epidemic. Their landmark research has ranged from studying the toxic contamination of Cape Cod well water to examination of toxic flame retardants building up in indoor household dust, and beyond. The top five reasons we highlight the
