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Sustainable Pinehills The Monthly News July 2025
What we’ve been up to…
That’s a wrap! Another successful textile drive is in the books! Thanks to all who came out to volunteer and the many residents who recycled their textiles. We kept 5,750 pounds of old clothing and household materials out of the waste stream!
Read on for what this month has in store…
Plymouth takes the lead once again…
by being the first town on the South Shore to ban styrofoam take out containers at local food establishments as of 1/1/26. The Board of Health took this action as evidence becomes clearer regarding the dangers styrofoam presents to human health. Read more here.
Want to do more to reduce waste? Bring along your own glass or bamboo containers when dining out!
From Whaling to Whale Watching
Please join us on July 18th in the Cabana at 4:30pm for a fascinating program on the history of whaling and the pivot to whale watching. See flyer here.
Presented by Carol “Krill” Carson, a marine biologist who has worked in New England since 1980. Krill founded NECWA in 2005 and currently directs this all-volunteer nonprofit. NECWA combines research activities with educational outreach and conservation.
Want to compost at home but don’t think you have the space? Yes you can!
Anyone can take small steps to live a more sustainable life. And that includes gardening and composting your food scraps — even if you live in a small space. Check out these nifty home composters for even tiny homes.
And don’t forget Black Earth Compost if you want to keep food out of the waste stream but don’t want to bother with actual compost…many of your neighbors use this service, including The Market!
Calling all gardeners! Check out these local opportunities…
Cold Spring Elementary school is looking for volunteers to tend their gardens over the summer. Duties would include watering, weeding, and harvesting any produce. There is a rain barrel with watering cans or a spigot and hose attached to the school available for watering. Volunteers can choose a whole week, or individual days. Sign up here.
Are you looking to improve your landscaping and gardening techniques, and learn more sustainable ways to prepare, plant and tend your lawns & beds? Check out this workshop on Friday, July 25th, offered by NOFA - on a sliding fee scale, too!
Who doesn’t love Bill Nye the Science Guy?
Join Sustainable Plymouth on Thursday July 31st from 5:30 - 7:00pm at Indie Ferm for a discussion of Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World by Bill Nye.
In October, we’ll have a special event to bring all three Plymouth Sustainable Reading groups together to share great food, great drinks and great conversation about the titles we’ve read. No preparation is necessary - you can catch up on it all here!
Listen, Watch, Learn
We’ve heard it said that the Earth does not need to be saved, it needs to be loved. Check out the links below for a beautiful and awe-inspiring look at planet Earth:
Have you noticed there’s much more moss growing around here the past few years? Turns out it’s a brilliant adaptation to a warming planet.
These stunning images of Earth taken from space showcase the amazing diversity of texture and color that make up our planet.
If you haven’t seen William Shatner talk about his experience going to space (or even if you have!), it’s worth 10 minutes of your time.
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!
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