Opinion: A Zero Waste Planet For All Seasons
In the late 1960s, ecologists from scientifically and technologically advanced nations were the first to...
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Opinion: Local and Green (#20): 2020 – Good Riddance To Bad Rubbish, Or How Did We End Up With This Trash Hauling Deal?
As the year came to a close, several Amherst residents noted with dismay – via...
Letter: Zero Waste Amherst Is Exploring Hauler Reform As A Path Towards a Greener Amherst
by Christina Platt, Chad Fuller, Laura Rojo MacLeod, and Darcy DuMont The Zero Waste Amherst...
Council Ponders How to Address New COVID Cluster Related to UMass Students
Report on the Meeting of the Town Council (10/5/2 The meeting was held as a...
Council Supports UMass Unions. Accepts Gift For North Amherst Library Renovation
Report on The Meeting of the Amherst Town Council (9/14/20) The meeting was held via...
Opinion: Jones Library: The “Elephante” In The Room. What Does Sustainability Mean?
Carl Elephante (“elephante” means “elephant” in Italian) is an internationally renowned expert on sustainability issues....
Opinion: Local and Green (#16): Kiss the Ground – Soil As A Climate Solution
With contributing author, Tim Holcomb Editor’s note: A version of this column appeared previously in...
From Other Sources: News And Features For And About Amherst (#27)
Editor’s Note: “From Other Sources” offers links to selected articles that might be of interest to...
First Readings Scheduled for Single Use Plastic Prohibition and Percent For Art Bylaws
Source: amherstma.gov Single Use Plastic ProhibitionThe Town Council will hold a first discussion on a...
Town Receives Grant to Explore Trash Reduction Strategies
The Town of Amherst has received a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Technical Assistance...
GOVERNOR BAKER RESCINDS EMERGENCY ORDER ON PLASTIC BANS. MASS RESIDENTS CAN NOW USE REUSABLE BAGS FOR SHOPPING
Source: Masspirg We all need some good news, especially when we can put it to...