Sustainable Melrose

Sustainability, as defined by the 1987 United Nations Conference, is "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". The City of Melrose values and recognizes the importance of environmental consciousness and has made sustainability a main priority. Click on one of the topics below to learn how Melrose is working to become more sustainable. To learn how you can join the effort, start by calculating your ecological footprint.