Sustainable Milton: Climate Action Planning| Nourish

November Newsletter 2022

WHAT ARE WE UP TO THIS FALL?

CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING:
Sustainable Milton is continuing to partner with the town to develop a Climate Action Plan (CAP).  
A small group of volunteers is reviewing the state's Clean Energy and Climate Plan (CECP) for 2025 to 2050, and numerous Climate Action Plans from nearby towns to identify the concrete opportunities for Milton over the next few years.  
Join us if you'd like to learn more or help out!

DO YOUR PART!

COMPOSTING IN OUR SCHOOLS:
Sustainable Milton is working with the town and schools to implement a pilot program for food waste diversion and recycling in two of our elementary school cafeterias. 
Currently, there is no waste sorting in the school cafeterias. We can significantly reduce waste heading to the incinerator by separating out food and recyclables which will decrease carbon emissions in Milton and save the town money!

WANT TO HELP?

It's the Holiday Season!
Did you know you can Offset your Tavel Carbon Emissions?
Fall is A great time to get a Bike!
Reduce your food waste!

 It is estimated that airline travel accounts for an approximately 2-4% global carbon dioxide production depending on what source you read. That may seem small but 
EVERY SMALL ACT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
Carpool, rent an EV, opt for Green Carshares or take the train!
You can also to offset your Carbon in other ways! 
Learn How
Green Energy Consumer Alliance (GECA)  is using their offset efforts to increase wind power in New England.
Read more...

SUPPORT GECA

Is now the best time to get yourself a bike? 
Riding a bike is an amazing way to stay in good health, but also to offset your carbon footprint.  Replace car trips with riding a bike!  Car transportation is one of the biggest offenders of fossil fuel emissions, unless you have an EV.  Finding other modes of transportation can be a great, fun way to reduce your impact!  
Picking out a bike may feel a bit overwhelming, but there are some great resources out there, including many local bike shops who are always willing to help. The fall season is a great time to be shopping for one, as bicycle universe explains in this article! And many shops are now having fall sales. Support your Local Bike Shop!
 If purchasing a new bike is not in your budget, considering a used one can be a less expensive and a more sustainable option. There are many available on facebook marketplace or craigslist - just make sure you know your size and test ride them before purchasing! 
Contributed by Sustainable Milton Member Mike Kenneally
 
The Milton Master Plan Implementation Committee would like to invite community members to comment on the current Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan, June 2022.
Please the select board to share your constructive thoughts.

 The Holiday Season is a time of gathering with friends and family and sharing delicuous meals together.  This year make sustainable choices for YOUR holiday table.
 
*Support your Local CSA: Brookwood Farm
*Plan your meal to minimize food waste this season! 
*Sign up for municipal curbside compositing to minimize your waste.
*Shift your menu to more to plant-based and less towards meat and dairy.
 
Food waste accounts for a significant portion of green house gas emissions.
EPA data show that food waste is the single most common material landfilled and incinerated in the U.S., comprising 24 and 22 percent of landfilled and combusted municipal solid waste, respectively. 
 
Source: Jean Buzby, USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison in Food and Nutrition Health and Safety
Jan 24, 2022
 
 

REDUCE FOOD WASTE

VOLUNTEER
Ready to tackle some of Milton's Sustainable Actions?
Fill out this form and share how you'd like to get involved!

We offer Community Service Hours for youth who volunteer!
We need your skills! 

Got ideas? Reach out to us directly here.

11th HOUR CALLING
 
Monthly Stand Out for Climate Action & Justice
11th of each month 
(Sunday, December 11)
@ 6 PM. 535 Canton Ave 
Standing out together is a visual testament that we care about the climate emergency and community resolve, about environmental justice, about moving to renewable energy sources in our lives, and about municipal response planning locally wherever we live.

GET DETAILS

 NOURISH: 11/16
 
Join Sustainable Milton this WEDNESDAY EVENING for a  community dinner hosted by First Congregational Church of Milton and East Congregational Church.   
These family friendly dinners are offered as a time to grow community and deepen friendships for all ages.
 
Dinner from 6 PM.
Dinner and children programs start @ 6:45.
Suggested donations: 5$ person; 20$ family

LEARN MORE

MILTON GROWS:11/29 
is a year long  initiative focused on gardening and sustainability. 
Hosted by the Milton Public Library
 and supported by our partners Sustainable Milton and the Friends of the Milton Public Library. 
 
Don't Miss Us on 11/ 29 
@ 7 PM for a program with Sustainable Milton's Tucker Smith and Teresita Cochran: Let's talk about Composting! 

REGISTER

BE PART OF THE ACTION.
Take Action on Climate Change!
 
Do you worry about climate change, but feel powerless to do anything about it? 
Well, there’s power in community. Our own community!

Find out what your neighbors are doing by visiting Sustainable Milton’s action platform. 
It offers recommendations and step-by-step guidance to take actions that will have a large impact. 

Feeling proud of your compost pile or your switch to 100% green electricity? 
Encourage and inspire your neighbors by creating a profile and posting a testimonial! 
Join our MassEnergize platform to log your eco-actions at home.

Invest in Sustainable Milton
 
With so many things competing for our hard earned dollars these days, it can be difficult to choose what to support. 

By becoming a paying member of Sustainable Milton, your membership helps sustain initiatives in town that you can directly participate in and make a difference for generations to come.

Membership levels start at $20/year. Check to see what is best for you, and have a sustainable voice in our town!

BECOME A MEMBER

Contact you Town Meeting Members and tell them 
what you want to see Milton do more sustainably . . . 
 
Options for COMPOSTING in our schools and homes?
Elevating GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS for all new construction?
CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING for Milton's Future?
What OTHER IDEAS do you have?

MISSION STATEMENT
 
Sustainable Milton aims to create a community that acts to preserve our ecosystem as a whole. We raise awareness, educate and motivate residents, town government and businesses and create a healthy, vibrant future for all. Read More about what we have done over the years, and how you can impact your community by making sustainable choices. 
 
Sustainable Milton is a 501(c)3 non-profit that is comprised of energetic volunteers. Feel free to participate in any of our upcoming social events (see below) to meet current members and become a part of our growing community.

Let's be social. :)

Sustainable Milton is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.