Chapters
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Here you will find a playful, practical guide for living more intentionally and sustainably in a metropolitan city like Boston.
We’re bringing together hyper-local tips, urban ecology secrets, and community actions to help you build a more sustainable lifestyle.
We at the Boston Climate Designers are heavily inspired by the wonderful work at LA Climate Designers chapter with their Urban Farmers' Almanac for Angelenos.
Our goal is to create an actionable list of resources for Boston residents to feel more connected to the environment and communities around them. Instead of putting the onus on the individual, we hope that this guide can serve as a starting point for your community to feel empowered enough to take collective action towards sustainability. 💚 🙂
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♻️ WASTE REDUCTION
Respondents of our initial survey showed an interest in plastic reduction and combatting food waste in particular so we decided to cover recycling, composting, reuse and upcycling of waste items in this chapter. Learn more: Waste Reduction
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🚌 PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Survey respondents indicated interest in bike insfrastructure and other public benefits, so we researched public transport and green infrastructure in Boston such as housing, roads and more. Learn more: Public Infrastructure
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🌿 LAND USE/NATURE & WATER
Our suvey respondents showed interest in community urban farming and water conservation, so we decided to focus on land use, nature and water topics such as urban planning, farming and energy alternatives. Learn more: Land Use/Nature & Water **
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🤝 COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Respondents showed interest in environmental activism and understanding local legislation so we dedicated a chapter on any group effort that supports climate initiatives such as volunteering, activism and mutual aid. Learn more: Community & Culture **
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🛒 LIFESTYLE & LOCAL ECONOMY
Survey respondents showed interest in sustainable lifestyle shops and banks along with tips for exchanging, reusing, repairing and upcycling. Thus, we decided to focus on highlighting local thrift shops and makerspaces for communities and individuals. Learn more: Lifestyle & Local Economy **
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🎓 EDUCATION
Survey participants were eager to learn about topics such as waste reduction, but were uncertain about their own carbon footprint. Our goal for this chapter is to fill that void by showcasing local ways for community members to take action. Learn more: Education
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Sometimes we need some direction to help us know where to start. Here is how we recommend to get started with the Almanac. You can follow this process or make your own. Whatever works for you!
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We have six chapters total. Feel free to skim through or read each chapter deeply. Find something that resonates with you and reference the “Local Organizations” section on the right side of each chapter to get involved!
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