THE TIME IS NOW
Canton Residents for a Sustainable, Equitable Future
Canton Residents for A Sustainable, Equitable Future is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization.
Our tax ID # is 84-1849871
Canton Residents for a Sustainable, Equitable Future (CR4SEF), or "Sustainable Canton," works to address the accelerating climate crisis and mitigate its effects by promoting public engagement through education and thoughtful action. The volunteer organization is determined to advance environmental justice, standing in support of frontline communities and those most heavily impacted by the effects of environmental hazards and climate change.
CR4SEF collaborates with local, state, and national groups to advance the rapid transition to a resilient, renewable/green, equitable society, economy and sustainable environment—working in coalition toward a livable future for everyone.
The group welcomes Canton-area residents of all ages and backgrounds to join in "acting locally," on an array of impactful initiatives at any given time.
Resources
Canton Energy Aggregation Let's do this! Learn more
CLIMATE CRISIS
2022 UN climate report: It’s ‘now or never’ to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees: "Without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors, limiting global warming to 1.5°C is beyond reach. However, there is increasing evidence of climate action." Read the urgent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report.
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
RECYCLING - Go Glass vs Plastic
Republic Services Recycling Guide\
How Plastic Bags Affect Recycling
Recycling Crisis: New Standards Lead to Skyrocketing Costs
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Two Major Environmental Justice Bills Filed in the 2019 Legislative Session
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
Initiatives & Alerts
Earth Day 2022 event video and photos!
NO COMPRESSOR / FRRACS
Read The Boston Globe 12/13/20 Spotlight investigation: In Weymouth, A Brute Lesson in Power Politics
Watch GreenFest Video with Educational Speakers and Youth Speak Out
PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION
Canton's Transition to Reusable Bags
In May 2019 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
JOIN A COMMITTEE!
Want to make a difference? Email jenwexshayndle@gmail.com or sign up to take action, such as:
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Build a local Climate Action Plan
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Publicize Municipal Energy
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Aggregation (MEA) Program
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Advance Legislation & Support Bold Climate Candidates
PAST MEETING MINUTES