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January 6, 2022 | Polluters Latest Greenwashing Scam? Pretending Plastics Are Part of the “Circular Economy”During my recent stint on parental leave, I tried to disconnect from my Zero Waste work. But I quickly realized that there’s no off-switch for corporate greenwashing. So, I’d like to set the record straight. What does circular economy really mean? And why will single-use plastics and waste-burning technologies never have a place in it? Here are the answers. |  |
December 28, 2021 | 5 Questions for Melissa Paly, Great Bay–Piscataqua WaterkeeperWhat draws you to Great Bay and the Piscataqua River? I’ve lived in New Hampshire’s Seacoast region for years, raised my kids here, and poked around our harbors, salt marshes, and rivers as a sailor and kayaker. Besides this area just being so beautiful, I love the regional history that is written around the water.… Continue reading 5 Questions for Melissa Paly, Great Bay–Piscataqua Waterkeeper |  |
December 27, 2021 | The Promise and Potential of Urban AgricultureWhen combined with traditional local agriculture, urban agriculture provides a unique opportunity to build and strengthen a robust local food system. This is especially true here in New England, where interest in local food is booming, but easy and affordable access to it is still limited, especially for low-income urban residents. |  |
December 23, 2021 | The Power of Urban Agriculture in Transforming a CommunityProviding more access to land for farming in our cities will help accelerate urban agriculture and support low-income, people of color, immigrant, and New American farmers in search of land on which to grow. |  |
December 22, 2021 | MBTA Delays Undercut Access to Jobs and Economic OpportunityIf you ride the MBTA to work or school regularly, then this scenario will sound frustratingly familiar. You rush to your bus stop or train station, only to find out that it’s delayed – often with little information on what happened or how long you’ll have to wait. When your bus or train does arrive, you… Continue reading MBTA Delays Undercut Access to Jobs and Economic Opportunity |  |
December 9, 2021 | 16 Zero Waste Gifts for Your Loved Ones this Holiday SeasonIt’s the most wonderful (and wasteful) time of the year! As retailers bombard your inbox this holiday season, we challenge you to think outside the box – literally. To help you out, we’ve crafted a list of our top Zero Waste gifts to give this year. |  |
December 8, 2021 | Environmental Racism is Killing Us All. That’s Why I Joined CLF.We must learn as a people to protect not only ourselves and the environment but also to fight another form of systemic and institutional racism that is killing us all – environmental racism. |  |
December 7, 2021 | In the Face of a Crisis, the Global Climate Conference FloppedAs we reflect on what went wrong at last month’s global climate conference, we can find hope in everything we’ve accomplished in New England. Our fight isn’t over yet. |  |
December 6, 2021 | Voyage to the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National MonumentOur comic dives into the depths of New England’s own Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. |  |
December 3, 2021 | The Good, Bad, and Everything In Between in Vermont’s New Climate Action PlanVermont just released a roadmap to reach the targets of our Global Warming Solutions Act. Let’s dive into some of what it got right and what needs more work. |  |