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Sustainable Pinehills     The Monthly News     March 2025


What we’ve been up to…

The Executive Committee continues to plan and collaborate with local groups on exciting programs and projects that help to support a healthy and thriving community.  Next up - a program on the importance of herring and eels to our ecosystem on March 21st at 4:30pm at Redbrook!


Yes, that’s right.  Sustainable Redbrook and Sustainable Pinehills are collaborating to make their programs available to each other.  We expect it will increase opportunities for enrichment AND strengthen the connections within our larger community!


Keep an eye out for information about an Earth Day event at the Pinehills Village next month (April 22nd - save the date!), as well as some upcoming fun educational and social programs here and across Plymouth that we’ll share through this newsletter and on our website.


We continue to focus on improving recycling and increasing composting in The Pinehills, as well. These are among the most important actions individuals can take to help reduce environmental toxins and pollutants that are released from landfills and incinerators.  We’ll be distributing informational stickers in some neighborhoods that use Republic to help with your sorting, and there is a wealth of information on our website.  


Please reach out if you have any questions about how to start (it really is simple!)  



Recycling Education

In collaboration with Sustainable Plymouth, a traveling recycling display has been created and is making its way through town.  Next stop… Hedges Elementary for the month of March!  



Voice your opinions about changes to downtown!

As a priority project included in Plymouth's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, climate-ready solutions are being implemented in the redesign of 

downtown Plymouth. The project area will span from Samoset Street to Main Street Extension – encompassing 3,000 linear feet. 


To ensure equitable outcomes, the Town is seeking YOUR input as residents, citizens, and stakeholders in this beloved area. 



Join with other Plymouth residents for a discussion on wildfires

The Plymouth Fire Department, Town of Plymouth, and DCR Forest Fire Control invite all Plymouth residents to a public meeting to discuss wildfires, their impact on the community, and how residents can help reduce wildfire risks on their properties.

The meeting will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Community Intermediate School on Wednesday, March 12.


It’s not too early to plan for your garden…

After the heat and drought of recent years, this is the year to finally capture the free rain water from your roof to water your garden. It’s also the year to make free “black gold” compost from your kitchen scraps and yard waste. 


The WaterSmart Program through the North and South Rivers Watershed Association is selling rain barrels from the Great American Rain Barrel Company and composters from Earth Machine.


Learn more and order here.



Listen, Watch, Learn

We’ve all been told that we should recycle plastic bottles and containers. But what actually happens to the plastic if we just throw it away? 


In this short Ted-Ed Talk, Emma Bryce traces the life cycles of three different plastic bottles, shedding light on the dangers these disposables present to our world. 




That’s it for this month!  As always, please reach out with your comments, questions and suggestions for making our community healthier and happier.


Don’t forget to visit the Sustainable Pinehills website for more great news and information about sustainable living at The Pinehills!