Recyclopedia: Can I recycle it?
or trash?
sort it out.
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Join us as we take a (metaphorical) road trip to meet some of the faces and places that make reuse and recycling happen.
Massachusetts has been recognized as a “national leader” in keeping food waste out of the trash! Learn about the progress we’ve made toward reducing food waste in this month’s newsletter.
If you've ever wondered what a white good is, you're not alone! Learn more about large appliances and what happens to them in this month's newsletter.
It’s easy to forget about all the trash we throw away – until you see where “away” actually is. Here’s an inside look at where our garbage goes and a reminder on why we reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Borrowing instead of buying is a great way to reduce waste, and what better place to borrow from than the OG reuse hub: your local library! 📖
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👋Friendly reminder to donate your cold-weather clothing, shoes, and other textiles now—they do NOT belong in the recycling or trash!
Whether they’re worn, torn, too big, too small, or not your style, clothes AND shoes can be donated to secondhand stores or taken to textile collection boxes. This includes accessories, like scarves, hats, gloves, and socks. 🥾
🔍 Search our Beyond the Bin tool to find donation and drop-off options near you: link in bio
#DonatingClothes #ClosetAudit #SlowFashion #ClosetCleanOut #WinterClothes #SustainabilityTips #GoingZeroWaste
👋Friendly reminder to donate your cold-weather clothing, shoes, and other textiles now—they do NOT belong in the recycling or trash!
Whether they’re worn, torn, too big, too small, or not your style, clothes AND shoes can be donated to secondhand stores or taken to textile collection boxes. This includes accessories, like scarves, hats, gloves, and socks. 🥾
🔍 Search our Beyond the Bin tool to find donation and drop-off options near you: link in bio
#DonatingClothes #ClosetAudit #SlowFashion #ClosetCleanOut #WinterClothes #SustainabilityTips #GoingZeroWaste
Batteries (and items containing them) do NOT go in your recycling bin, and most don`t go in the trash, either. They are a major cause of fires at recycling and trash facilities.
🗑️ONLY put single-use alkaline batteries in the trash.
‼️For all other batteries: Remove them from their devices, tape the ends, and take them to a drop-off site.
📱For items like cell phones that don`t have easily removable batteries, take them to a drop-off site that collects these devices.
📍Find a drop-off near you: link in bio.
Check out these helpful battery safety resources from @_wasterecycling: batterysafetynow.org/resources
#RecycleSmart #BatterySafety #SkipTheBin #RecyclingTips Reduce Reuse Recycle
Batteries (and items containing them) do NOT go in your recycling bin, and most don`t go in the trash, either. They are a major cause of fires at recycling and trash facilities.
🗑️ONLY put single-use alkaline batteries in the trash.
‼️For all other batteries: Remove them from their devices, tape the ends, and take them to a drop-off site.
📱For items like cell phones that don`t have easily removable batteries, take them to a drop-off site that collects these devices.
📍Find a drop-off near you: link in bio.
Check out these helpful battery safety resources from @_wasterecycling: batterysafetynow.org/resources
#RecycleSmart #BatterySafety #SkipTheBin #RecyclingTips Reduce Reuse Recycle
It’s time for the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle-Palooza Road Trip!
3 webinars in 3 days – you don’t want to miss it. Register now to save your spot: link in bio.
🗓️11/18 Reuse Roadshow – Reuse Across the State!
From reselling gently used mattresses, to providing reusable containers for meals on the go, to giving pre-loved dorm décor another life: these local orgs are making reuse happen.
🗓️11/19 Ask Me Anything About Recycling in MA
Gather up your recycling questions and we’ll help you sort ‘em out! We’ll also share some tools and general tips and tricks to keep you recycling smart wherever you are.
🗓️11/20 Meet a MRF Operator – Seeing is Believing!
Prepare to see and hear all about how materials recovery facilities (MRFs) work! You’ll see behind-the-scenes footage of where your recyclables go after collection.
#RecycleSmart Reduce Reuse Recycle #RoadTrip #Webinars #SignUp #Recycling #AMA #AskMeAnything
It’s time for the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle-Palooza Road Trip!
3 webinars in 3 days – you don’t want to miss it. Register now to save your spot: link in bio.
🗓️11/18 Reuse Roadshow – Reuse Across the State!
From reselling gently used mattresses, to providing reusable containers for meals on the go, to giving pre-loved dorm décor another life: these local orgs are making reuse happen.
🗓️11/19 Ask Me Anything About Recycling in MA
Gather up your recycling questions and we’ll help you sort ‘em out! We’ll also share some tools and general tips and tricks to keep you recycling smart wherever you are.
🗓️11/20 Meet a MRF Operator – Seeing is Believing!
Prepare to see and hear all about how materials recovery facilities (MRFs) work! You’ll see behind-the-scenes footage of where your recyclables go after collection.
#RecycleSmart Reduce Reuse Recycle #RoadTrip #Webinars #SignUp #Recycling #AMA #AskMeAnything
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