Massachusetts sustainability

Big Lots Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Closes Stores

News Summary Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as of September 2024, leading to the closure of hundreds…

6 days ago

Needham Schools Implement Reusable Metal Trays to Reduce Waste

News Summary Needham schools have adopted reusable metal cafeteria trays, significantly cutting food waste by over 245,000 single-use trays in…

2 weeks ago

Governor Healey Proposes Energy Cost Savings Legislation

News Summary Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts unveiled new legislation aimed at saving residents approximately $10 billion in energy costs…

1 month ago

Governor Healey Proposes Legislation to Modernize Energy Production

News Summary On May 13, Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey unveiled new legislation aimed at repealing a nuclear moratorium to…

1 month ago

Governor Healey Proposes Energy Efficiency Bill in Massachusetts

News Summary Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has introduced a comprehensive energy efficiency bill expected to save residents and businesses $10…

1 month ago

Zach Bryan Converts Historic Church into Jack Kerouac Center

News Summary Zach Bryan, the acclaimed country artist, has purchased the historic Saint Jean Baptiste Church in Lowell, Massachusetts, to…

1 month ago

New Grant Program to Combat Waste in Massachusetts

News Summary The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has launched the Waste Reduction Innovation Grant (WRIG) program to fund innovative…

2 months ago

Boylston’s New England Botanic Garden Faces Funding Crisis

News Summary The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, Massachusetts, confronts a significant funding crisis due to…

2 months ago

Vanson Leathers Makes Headlines with Madonna’s Custom Jacket

News Summary Vanson Leathers, a family-owned leather goods brand from Fall River, MA, gained recognition when Madonna wore a custom…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Lawmakers Visit Canada to Explore Energy Solutions

News Summary Lawmakers from Massachusetts are embarking on an alternative energy fact-finding mission to Hydro-Québec in Canada. With state budget…

3 months ago