Regional Environmental Council
May 12, 2006

Earth Day Cleanups were a Huge Success

Thanks to the hundreds of volunteers, and dozens of partners and funders who made the event possible.

A special thanks to National Grid, WSRS/WTAG, and the Department of Public Works and Parks.
And a very special thanks to Stephanie Urio, REC's fantastic Earth Day Cleanups Coordinator.


On Saturday, April 29, over 500 volunteers came out for Worcester's 17th annual Earth Day Cleanups. They picked up 75 tons of trash from 56 different sites all over the city.

To see some photos of the event, check out the Earth Day page on REC's website www.RECworcester.org
If you have any photos or stories from your cleanup that you would like to share on our website, please send them to: recouncil@recworcester.org

Thanks for celebrating Earth Day with us!!

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROJECT FULL STEAM AHEAD!

REC Safer Cleaning Trainings

REC has a small grant from the Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) in Lowell, to provide safer cleaning workshops to janitorial workers and small scale cleaning services in Worcester.
Workshops can be provided in English or Spanish.
For more information call Jim Oldham at 508-799-9139 or send an e-mail: ejcoordinator@recworcester.org


Massachusetts Legislative Initiative

The Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow (AHT) is advocating for the Safer Cleaning Products Bill which requires that cleaning products used in schools, hospitals, other health care facilities, day care centers, and other public buildings be limited to those included on a "Safer Cleaning Products".

How you can help:

If you, or someone you know, live in one of the towns listed: Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas,Dudley, Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millville, Northbridge, Oxford, Southbridge, Sutton, Uxbridge, Webster, you are in Senator Moore’s district.

You can call Senator Moore at (617) 722-1420, and ask to speak to a member of his legislative staff. For further information, go to www.RECworcester.org

Save the Date

The Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow Annual Meeting

Monday, June 5th, 7:00 PM

The Boston Nature Center, Morton Street (Rt. 203), Mattapan

“Poison Plastic: Household Products and Your Health”

 Learn about safer products for your home and the effects of toxic products on factory, communities, workers and consumers.

YouthGROW

The YouthGROW program is gearing up to begin its 4th year. We look forward to meeting the new team of 20 youth who will participate in the program this year.


YouthGROW Wish List

A large charcoal grill
A freezer
Picnic plates, bowls, cups and utensils
A picnic table
A special volunteer request:

We need volunteers to help to prepare lunches on Wednesdays and Thursdays for the 20 YouthGROWERS (June 27th - August 18th).
Call Casey at 508-799-9139 or send an e-mail: education@recworcester.org if you or someone you know is interested!
A big THANKS to everyone who has helped to make our programs bigger and better.
If you would like to become a member of REC or renew your membership, click here now.
Regional Environmental Council • PO Box 255 • Worcester, MA 01613 • 508.799.9139 • www.recworcester.org