The Mattress Recycling Council’s (MRC) Bye Bye Mattress program kicked off its second decade in Connecticut setting a new performance milestone - nearly 220,000 matresses recycled in a single year.
Read MoreThe governors of all six New England states have issued a joint statement outlining their regional commitment to exploring advanced nuclear energy technologies while continuing to support the safe, affordable, and reliable operation of the region’s existing nuclear facilities.
Read MoreConnecticut residents are urged to “grab your walking shoes” and participate in a series of hikes highlighting some of Connecticut’s most scenic and historic locations. It all gets underway later this month, and continues through October.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Green Bank recently announced the honorees of its annual Green Bank Awards, recognizing outstanding partners, contractors, municipalities, investors, and community organizations that helped accelerate clean energy adoption and climate solutions across the state in 2025.
Read MoreThe Connecticut state legislature convened their 2026 session this week, and awaiting their review are the “legislative policy solutions” being advocated by the state’s largest business organization, the Connecticut Business and Industry Association.
Read MoreAARP Connecticut announced the 10 top-scoring livable communities across the state, as part of the 10th anniversary of the AARP Livability Index™ platform. This year, West Hartford leads the way, followed by Hartford, Essex, Farmington, and Newington.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Green Bank has announced an historic milestone: surpassing $3 billion in total investment into Connecticut’s green economy, reflecting 14 years of continued commitment.
Read MoreThe Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced that it will change its name to the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation in January 2026.
Read MoreThe Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) has submitted its 2024-2025 annual report to Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, celebrating another year of environmental progress and a full decade of impact of its Bye Bye Mattress program, the nation’s first.
Read MoreConnecticut’s Insurance Department (CID) has launched a free online risk mapping tool that allows Connecticut homeowners and businesses to assess their property’s risk from flooding, wildfires, and other perils to better understand their insurance needs. Connecticut is the first state in the nation to make this mapping tool available to all its residents.
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