Recyclopedia: Can I recycle it?
or trash?
sort it out.
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The waste produced from demolishing one average-sized house is equivalent to a person’s lifetime of trash. There’s an alternative: Deconstruction. Watch our video to see how it works!
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.
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Shoutout to @cambridgemass, whose Curbside Food Waste program hit a new milestone in 2025: The city collected about 18,000 pounds of food waste per day!
Keeping food scraps out of the trash doesn`t just help the city reduce waste—it also cuts costs, creates nutrient-rich fertilizer, and helps keep neighborhoods clean.
🌱Learn more: link in bio.
Shoutout to @cambridgemass, whose Curbside Food Waste program hit a new milestone in 2025: The city collected about 18,000 pounds of food waste per day!
Keeping food scraps out of the trash doesn`t just help the city reduce waste—it also cuts costs, creates nutrient-rich fertilizer, and helps keep neighborhoods clean.
🌱Learn more: link in bio.
A little throwback to March Madness last year, because smart recycling is always something we can root for! 🏆🏀♻️
When in doubt, search the Recyclopedia at RecycleSmartMA.org to make sure you’re dunking your stuff in the right bin.
Hosting a watch party for the upcoming playoffs? Be sure to put out a recycling bin next to your trash can, and keep these tips in mind!
#recyclingtips #recyclesmart #massachusetts March madness recycling tips
A little throwback to March Madness last year, because smart recycling is always something we can root for! 🏆🏀♻️
When in doubt, search the Recyclopedia at RecycleSmartMA.org to make sure you’re dunking your stuff in the right bin.
Hosting a watch party for the upcoming playoffs? Be sure to put out a recycling bin next to your trash can, and keep these tips in mind!
#recyclingtips #recyclesmart #massachusetts March madness recycling tips
If you’ve been holding onto something and saying you’re going to fix it... this is your nudge to get `er done! Whether or not you have a repair buddy 🐱 at home, help is available:
🗓️ Check locally for repair events. There are repair workshops and fix-it clinics in cities and towns across MA that connect you with helpful volunteers.
✂️ Find a DIY repair guide online. Check websites like ifixit.com or YouTube for step-by-step instructions on how to fix all sorts of things.
When you choose repair, you keep what you love longer. Less waste, more use—it`s a win-win!
If you’re a seasoned "fixer," check with your city/town to find opportunities to volunteer at local repair events and get your fix on.
#DIY #DIYRepair #RepairCafe Massachussetts DIY events
If you’ve been holding onto something and saying you’re going to fix it... this is your nudge to get `er done! Whether or not you have a repair buddy 🐱 at home, help is available:
🗓️ Check locally for repair events. There are repair workshops and fix-it clinics in cities and towns across MA that connect you with helpful volunteers.
✂️ Find a DIY repair guide online. Check websites like ifixit.com or YouTube for step-by-step instructions on how to fix all sorts of things.
When you choose repair, you keep what you love longer. Less waste, more use—it`s a win-win!
If you’re a seasoned "fixer," check with your city/town to find opportunities to volunteer at local repair events and get your fix on.
#DIY #DIYRepair #RepairCafe Massachussetts DIY events
