Episode 58: Litter, Legislation, and the Path to a Cleaner Commonwealth

Do you suffer from “Extreme Litter Awareness”? Neil Rhein does, and he has turned that constant noticing into a statewide mission. As the founder and executive director of Keep Massachusetts Beautiful (KMB), Neil joins Gretchen and Waneta to talk about the litter he cannot help but see in public spaces across the Commonwealth and how KMB is working to address it. Through town‑wide cleanups and youth education programs, KMB is inspiring the kind of behavior change that builds lifelong environmental stewardship. Community action is powerful, but it cannot stand alone. Neil explains why legislative support and partnership between volunteers and local governments are essential to keeping Massachusetts litter‑free without putting extra strain on municipal budgets. He also highlights Senate Resolve 2390, now before the Massachusetts Senate Ways and Means Committee, which would create a statewide Litter Prevention and Cleanup Task Force. Neil shares what this initiative could accomplish and how listeners can help move it forward before the legislative session ends on July 31. Thank you to Reworld for sponsoring this episode.The post Episode 58: Litter, Legislation, and the Path to a Cleaner Commonwealth first appeared on MassRecycle.