THE TIME IS NOW.
Canton Residents for a Sustainable, Equitable Future
Canton Residents for a Sustainable, Equitable Future (CR4SEF) - or "Sustainable Canton," is a welcoming group determined to halt the rapidly evolving climate crisis and mitigate its effects by promoting public engagement through education and thoughtful action.
We stand in support of frontline communities and those most heavily impacted by climate change. We seek collaboration with local, state, and national efforts to rapidly transition to a renewable, resilient and equitable society and economy that protects a livable environment.
Canton residents of all ages are encouraged to "act locally," to help halt the climate crisis. We have an array of projects at any given time.
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*Canton Residents for A Sustainable, Equitable Future is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Our tax ID # is 84-1849871.
CLIMATE CRISIS
Greta Thunberg Speaks at 2019 UN Climate Action Summit in NYC
House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis: Creating a Climate Resilient America (5/19)
U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report
TIME article: U.K. Declares Climate Emergency
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Two Major Environmental Justice Bills Filed in the 2019 Legislative Session
COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION
How Canton can increase our access to clean electric energy?
RECYCLING
Republic Services Recycling Guide
How Plastic Bags Affect Recycling
NECN Segment (9/18): Recycling Crisis: New Standards Lead to Skyrocketing Costs
NPR Article (6/18): China Has Refused to Recycle the West's Plastics. Now What?
The US Recycling System is Garbage. Sierra Club (6/26/19)
POLLUTION
Plastic & Health: The Hidden Costs of a Plastic Planet
ORGANIZATIONS
Mass Clean Energy Center / MassSave Program (for residents)
Fore River Residents Against the Compressor Station
Surfrider Foundation Masschusetts Chapter
Sunrise Movement: Green New Deal
Watch GreenFest Video with Educational Speakers and Youth Speak Out
PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION
On May 15th at Town Meeting, Canton became the 112th Massachusetts town to pass a plastic bag reduction by-law that helps mitigate climate change and pollution. Now more than 50% of the state's population has banned single-use plastic bags at the point of sale.
Read letters from supporting organizations here.
April 30 Canton Cable TV Interview with Christine Smith
GAS PIPELINE OPPOSITION
In 2017, our group was instrumental in having the Board of Selectmen Resolution prohibiting a high-pressure gas pipeline through Canton (and other new gas infrastructure).