Ten Towns • Ten Actions
Framework
The Ten Towns • Ten Actions Toolkit is designed to work within a flexible framework to address policy, engagement, and infrastructure actions. Some community leaders may be skilled and passionate about policy change, others may be drawn to event planning and education, while others may want to address infrastructure and systems change. Actions in all three areas tie together to demonstrate broad community support for rethinking plastic and addressing plastic waste reduction and pollution.
Policy Actions
Policy actions are adopted by a Municipal Department, Selectboard, or City Council
Proclamations, resolutions, warrant articles, department policies
Example: Dover’s July is Plastic Pollution Reduction Month Resolution
Engagement Actions
Engagement Actions involve citizen action, community events, and education
Education campaigns, grassroots organizing & events, citizen-led initiatives
Example: Engage with Your Local Library for Education on Plastic Reduction
Infrastructure Actions
Infrastructure actions change existing systems by creating a new system
New equipment, facilities, transport networks, collaborative purchasing, waste management
Example: Work With Your School Administration on Eliminating Single Use Plastics in the Cafeteria
Explore the framework areas and related first step actions below:
Actions to take to engage with individuals, families, and groups in your community.
