Preserving Our Past by Protecting Our Future
Our Mission and Vision
We are a community organization working to reduce waste and pollution and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Our vision is a vibrant and engaged community actively addressing the climate crisis to ensure our town and planet are habitable and safe for future generations.
Latest News
An average two-person household has a carbon footprint of 47 tons of CO2 equivalent per year. The largest energy hogs are transportation (air travel, car manufacturing, and car fuel), home (construction, water, oil, natural gas, and electricity), food, goods, and services. Calculate your carbon footprint here.
Learn more by watching our recent event, Living a More Sustainable Lifestyle.
Events
Upcoming
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Chip Osborne
Monday, April 12
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June 5–12
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Use reusable cloth bags for produce.
10 Simple Things You Can
Do for the Planet
Free Home Energy Audit
Save money on your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint with this free energy audit from HomeWorks Energy.
Outdoor Challenge
Explore. Play. Discover.
Let's Go Outside
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Get ready for some fun, adventure and even peaceful moments when you challenge your family to enjoy 60 hours per month outside from March-May.
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Details are on this flyer. You can log hours on either the sandcastle or flower tracking sheet. For ideas and inspiration, join our Facebook group and follow us on Instagram.
Reports
Marblehead Climate Vision Report (2020)
Marblehead Harbor Vulnerability Assessment (2020)
Sustainable Marblehead Climate Action Plan Framework (2019)
Greenhouse Gas Report (2018)
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Our Working Groups