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LexCAN is a Lexington-local climate action and advocacy group. We work with partners and collaborators for meaningful change. Join our movement!

Lexington banned Natural Gas and Housing Boomed Anyway

Canary Media highlights Lexington as a town that continues building housing, including affordable units, even after adopting strict green building standards.

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Helping Residents Electrify Everything

LexCAN works closely with the Town of Lexington's sustainability team to create programs like Clean Heat Lexington.

Reducing Waste and Protecting Ecosystems

We work closely with many local partners like LexZeroWaste, Lexington Living Landscapes, and many more organizations for maximum impact.

Advocating for Policy Change

LexCAN has helped turn climate ideas into town bylaws, including the nation’s first gas-powered leaf blower ban and a fossil fuel ban in new home construction. Advocacy drives action.

Trusted by local climate leaders

Backed by Bill McKibben, Sen. Mike Barrett, Kerry Emanuel, and Maggie Peard.

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Coming Up

Plastic-Free Future: Protecting People and the Planet

November 5th 2026 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

REGISTER HERE BY NOVEMBER 4

Plastic pollution is everywhere – in our oceans, our communities, and even our bodies. But what can we do about it?

Join Just Zero and Plastic Free Mass at the New England Aquarium for a conversation about the impacts of plastic on human health and the environment – and the solutions that can help protect both.

Moderated by Kirstie Pecci, Executive Director of Just Zero and a leading expert on recycling and waste policy, the panel of experts will explore what we know about the growing impacts of plastics – from our oceans to our bodies – and what individuals, communities, and policymakers can do to create a healthier, less plastic-dependent future.

Presented in partnership with Just Zero, an environmental nonprofit working to advance community-centered Zero Waste solutions across the country, and Plastic Free Mass, a coalition of more than 40 Massachusetts organizations working to reduce plastic pollution.

Upcoming Events
Get a Ride to the Polls for Early Voting from the Lexington League of Women Voters

Oct 17th @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Launching Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) in Massachusetts: Storing Energy Today for a More Resilient Tomorrow

Oct 26th @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

DPU Net Crediting Technical Conference

Oct 27th @ 9:30 am

Climate Conversations

Come to the 2026 Lexington Sustainability Fair

Join LexCAN and the Town of Lexington for the 2026 Lexington Sustainability Fair, a free community event connecting Lexington residents with local organizations, businesses, municipal programs, and experts working to create a healthier, more sustainable future. Whether you’re looking to […]

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Shave the Peak with Green Energy Consumers Alliance

Peak days are expensive and dirty. On a few of the hottest and coldest days each year, electricity demand in New England surges. To meet that demand, the grid relies on some of its dirtiest and most expensive fossil fuel […]

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Install the New LexSortSmart App!

The Town of Lexington is pleased to announce LexSortSmart, a new mobile and web app for waste disposal and collection information. The tool allows residents to: Think of it as your one-stop shop for trash, recycling, and composting information in […]

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