Recyclopedia: Can I recycle it?
or trash?
sort it out.
Featured Stories
We asked our intern what she wants our readers to know, and the result melted our waste-nerd hearts. Check out her favorite reuse resources in this month’s newsletter.
Check Us Out on Social Media
You probably know about food banks, but have you heard of furniture banks? @newlifefurniturebankma is a volunteer-led nonprofit that helps people rebuild their lives by furnishing their new homes. 💜🛋️ Plus, perfectly good furniture and household items stay out of the trash.
Their volunteers even run a repair workshop to restore some pieces that need a little love. Check them out!
#Reuse #Furniture #Donation
The last one is probably our favorite... it`s positively smashing. 🎃
But, really: When your jack o` lantern is done being a decoration, compost it in your backyard compost, with a compost service if you`ve got one, or at a local event. They don`t belong in your recycling bin, but they are too good to be trash!
#Composting #PumpkinSmash #HalloweenTips
Don’t be surprised by what is in your medicine cabinet. If you haven’t used them, don’t need them, or they’re expired, drop them off at a #TakeBackDay collection site. www.DEATakeBack.com
