About Us

The purpose of the Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee is to promote sustainable and environmentally responsible practices in the Town of Hopkinton. Per the Town's charge for our committee, we provide citizen leadership and practical solutions in promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible practices in the Town of Hopkinton that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save money, energy and resources, reduce toxic chemical health threats, and preserve resources and ecosystems.

You can see the full charge document here.

The Committee was established in 2008 to assist the Town in developing cost effective, sustainable practices that will aid town government, existing and future business, and residents. The Committee reorganized in 2020 with renewed energy and focus. Some of current focus areas include:

• Net zero carbon emissions declaration and climate action plan

• Municipal aggregation plan for the purchase of sustainably produced electricity at reduced group rates

• Improvements in recycling and composting

• Reduction of the use of plastic, styrofoam, and pesticides

• Town-wide cleanup days

• Visibility events and other opportunities for education and advocacy

We look forward to working with the town, businesses, and residents to promote sustainability throughout Hopkinton. To find out more, use this website and the resources on it. We also welcome your input - see Your Participation for more.