New textile Drop-off and Pickup In Pittsfield| 08:22AM / Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield announced its partnership with CMRK Inc., a leader in textile recycling, to launch a new initiative aimed at diverting textiles from the waste stream in observance of the textile waste ban in Massachusetts. This partnership brings two valuable services to the community: Textile Drop-off Boxes and a Free Curbside Pickup service. "We are excited to collaborate with CMRK Inc. in our ongoing efforts to reduce textile waste and support sustainable practices in our community," said Ricardo Morales, Commissioner of Public Services & Utilities. "This program not only benefits our environment but also provides >> Read More |
EPA Celebrates Massachusetts Efforts to Combat Climate Change| 11:18AM / Sunday, May 14, 2023 | |
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe joined Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey in Cambridge, marking the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' participation in a Biden-Harris Administration program to address climate change created by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act. Under the new Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program, EPA is working with states, local governments, Tribes, and territories to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies. "Tackling the climate crisis demands a sense of urgency to protect people and the planet," said EPA >> Read More |
Berkshire Conservation District Healthy Soils| 04:10PM / Saturday, May 13, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Conservation District announced the receipt of grant funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), Division of Conservation Services, Healthy Soils Program to increase the use of no-till seeding methods along with soil testing by farmers throughout western Massachusetts. The District purchased an Esch 12' no-till seeder which they have been renting to area farmers since 2019. With this funding, the District is now able to waive the per-acre fee as well as the cost of soil testing. Applicants agree to a multi-year agreement involving annual soil testing and no-till >> Read More |
EPA Reminds New Englanders to Use Air Quality Alerts for Smog Season| 11:54AM / Saturday, May 13, 2023 | |
BOSTON — With the onset of warmer weather, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urges New Englanders to be aware of the increased risk of ground-level ozone and fine particle air pollution (often referred to as smog, when combined), and to take health precautions when smog levels are predicted to be high. EPA and the New England States continue to offer free resources for the public to monitor the latest air quality forecasts. "The New England States have made great strides in reducing air emissions, but ozone air pollution continues to be a significant public health issue in our communities," said EPA New England Regional Administrator David W. >> Read More |
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