The Environment, Parks & Energy Committee works to promote and protect open space in Jamaica Plain, raise awareness of green issues in Jamaica Plain, and advise on neighborhood energy issues.  Responsibilities of the committee include fostering community around parks and green space; networking with other existing organizations and programs related to maintaining and protecting open space and the environment; advocating for parks and open space; and advising on matters related to environmental sustainability, protection, and restoration. We also have begun looking for initiatives we can implement, such as discussing with local businesses how they deal with recycling toward helping them improve their recycling efforts and we have started a Fixit Clinic where residents can bring household items to be repaired at no charge in order to avoid these items ending up in landfills.