MOVING TOWARDS A GREENER COMMUNITY
Striving for Sustainability is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to empowering our community in Rowley, Massachusetts to adopt sustainable lifestyle practices that protect and preserve the environment for our current and future generations.
We strive to reduce pressure on our environment and natural resources through conversation, conservation, and education.
For a glimpse into what we do, check out our 2025 Annual Report!
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY
Small changes at the community level add up to make a global impact. Our goal? To provide opportunities for these small changes to happen based on the expressed needs of our community.
So far, we have hosted events such as the Kids Upcycled Holiday Shop, Toy Swap, and Community Green Fest to encourage sustainable lifestyles in Rowley.
Check out our upcoming events to see what is next!
Meet our team. Find out our mission, vision, and values.
Explore upcoming events taking place in our community.
Learn where, when, and what you can recycle in our community.
SUSTAINABLE HOME
Every day we make choices in our homes that affect our environment. From our morning cup of coffee to brushing our teeth before bed, there are decisions we can make to reduce our environmental footprint. These individual actions matter, especially when entire communities and populations get on board.
Explore below to see what steps you can take to green your home. Be sure to share other ideas you have and make Striving for Sustainability a true community resource and opportunity for conversation!
Explore ways to reduce and reuse
Take advantage of government incentives
Convert your food waste into soil
Shop local and green in Rowley
Need Help Recycling?
RECYCLOPEDIA from Recycle Smart MA can help!
Need Help Beyond the Bin?
Use Recycle Smart’s Beyond the Bin Search Directory to find outlets for items that can’t go in your home recycling bin but are too good (or too bad) to trash.
Support Us
Striving for Sustainability is a 501(c)(3) that relies on volunteer and financial support from our community. Every dollar of your contribution goes towards our mission of empowering our community in Rowley, Massachusetts to live more sustainable lives. All donations are tax-deductible.
Sustainability Snippets:
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Striving for Sustainability’s Community Green Fest a Hit for All Ages
Read the full article by The Local News here. ROWLEY — Let’s be honest… convincing people to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon on the Rowley Town Common learning about the environmental benefits of composting and recycling is a bit of a tough sell. But this past weekend at Striving for Sustainability’s Community Green Fest, the Common felt
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No More “No Mow May”
Did you know? It is no longer advised to participate in No Mow May. It promotes non-native dandelions and invasive weeds to go to seed and spread. Instead, consider Mow Less Summer! You can mow in May, but only once or twice. Throughout the spring and summer, try to stick with mowing every 2 to
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New England states win $450 million to launch heat pump adoption program
A recent NPR article shared the following news: Massachusetts and four other New England states received a $450 million federal grant Monday to “supercharge” efforts to get residents to ditch natural gas or oil heating systems and install electric heat pumps. To date, the five states have tried on their own to get residents to make the