Dear Sustainable Westport Community,

As we embrace the changing seasons, we are thrilled to share exciting news that reflects the positive momentum we’ve built together over the past months and years.

We are delighted to introduce Gretchen Hoffmann and Kathryn St. Andre, our newest team members, who bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our organization.

Gretchen Hoffmann, our Program Manager, is a seasoned communications professional with a deep commitment to sustainability. A Westport resident, Gretchen will work with community partners to develop programming and resources to support our five pillars of sustainability: Community, Building, Energy, Transportation, and Resources/Waste Management.  

Joining us as our Development Manager, Kathryn St. Andre seamlessly blends her background in sales and marketing with a passion for environmental advocacy. As a longstanding supporter of Sustainable Westport and a Compo Beach resident, Kathryn is eager to identify and mobilize community support for our initiatives.

Gretchen and Kathryn join our existing team of employees/volunteers who work to support our mission.

This spring, we proudly established the Sustainable Westport Advisory Group, a visionary team of experts and leaders dedicated to driving positive change in our community. With diverse backgrounds and a shared passion for sustainability, our Advisory Board will provide strategic guidance and innovative ideas to propel our mission forward.

The addition of Gretchen, Kathryn, and our Advisory Group marks a significant milestone in our journey. With an expanded team, we are poised to amplify our impact and engage our community in new and meaningful ways. See our call to action below to join our growing list of volunteers!

We look forward to building upon our progress and continuing to inspire, support, and connect all residents, organizations, and the Town of Westport toward a healthier, more sustainable future.

Sincerely, 

Gately Ross & Johanna Martell

Co-Directors, Sustainable Westport

Zero Waste Team at LobsterFest 

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Compo Beach

3:00-7:00 p.m.

​​The Sustainable Westport Zero Food Waste Team will be volunteering at the Westport Rotary LobsterFest. Help us make Lobsterfest a Zero-Waste event! We’re looking for volunteers leading up to and onsite during the event to help prepare and run our Zero Waste Stations. Interested in Volunteering? Email zerowaste@sustainablewestport.org to sign up and coordinate your shifts. 

Save the Date: 

Scott Smith “On Compost” Community Talk 

Wednesday, November 20

The Westport Library 

Westport resident Scott Smith will host a talk at the Westport Library on composting based on his recent book, “On Compost: A Year in the Life of a Suburban Garden.” Sustainable Westport Co-Director Gately Ross will moderate the conversation. More information and registration information will be coming soon!

Sustainable Westport is thrilled to recognize Harbor Watch’s Fishing Line Recycling Program as our latest Sustainable Superstar! Thanks to the responsible actions of local anglers, the program has recycled over 3 miles of fishing line, helping to protect the health and beauty of the region’s waterways. We love this program because of its simplicity and effectiveness in safeguarding our local ecosystems. Read more here.

Walkable Westport: Examining The Possibilities: View the recording of “Walkable Westport” featuring renowned urban planner and author Jeff Speck. The evening conversation was designed to encourage our community to consider short and long-term opportunities to transform Westport into a more walkable, bike-friendly, and sustainable community.

Mattress Recycling Event Helps Divert Waste and Preserve Resources: Sustainable Westport, in collaboration with Earthplace and Boy Scout Troop 36, is proud to have collected and diverted 78 mattresses and box springs from the waste stream. With the support of our recycling partner Bye Bye Mattress, at least 75% of these mattresses will be recycled into new materials!