Recyclopedia: Can I recycle it?
or trash?
sort it out.
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In case you missed us shouting it from the rooftops, all paper cups can be recycled now! Learn about what’s changed.
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.
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We won`t leaf you hanging: Flower pots and trays (aka flats) do NOT go in the recycling. Some garden centers may take them back, but you`ll need to ask before you donate. Splitting plants? 🌱 Be sure to disinfect all pots and trays you give away to make sure you don`t pass along any invasives (like jumping worms and black swallow wort).
Take the guesswork out of recycling: Check RecycleSmartMA.org to see what goes in (and stays out of) your bin.
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#RecyclingTips #GardenPrep #ReuseMore Reuse Reduce Recycle
We won`t leaf you hanging: Flower pots and trays (aka flats) do NOT go in the recycling. Some garden centers may take them back, but you`ll need to ask before you donate. Splitting plants? 🌱 Be sure to disinfect all pots and trays you give away to make sure you don`t pass along any invasives (like jumping worms and black swallow wort).
Take the guesswork out of recycling: Check RecycleSmartMA.org to see what goes in (and stays out of) your bin.
📸 @keepmassbeautiful
#RecyclingTips #GardenPrep #ReuseMore Reuse Reduce Recycle
Here`s what to do with them instead: 👇
✅Take plastic bags to a drop-off location. There are several throughout MA!
📍Use the NexTrex tool to find a site nearby and check which types of plastic bags and film are accepted: nextrex.com/
Are you a business that generates plastic waste? NexTrex might pay you to take it off your hands. Check the link above!
#BeyondTheBin #PlasticRecycling #RecyclingTips Recycle Reuse Reduce
Here`s what to do with them instead: 👇
✅Take plastic bags to a drop-off location. There are several throughout MA!
📍Use the NexTrex tool to find a site nearby and check which types of plastic bags and film are accepted: nextrex.com/
Are you a business that generates plastic waste? NexTrex might pay you to take it off your hands. Check the link above!
#BeyondTheBin #PlasticRecycling #RecyclingTips Recycle Reuse Reduce
When you compost your food scraps instead of throwing them away, you don`t just help keep material out of the trash. For International Compost Awareness Week, swipe to see some of the ways compost feeds the soil that feeds us, helping our environment and communities. 🌱💪
Learn how you can start composting at home: link in bio.
ICAW2026 #FeedTheSoil @icawusa
#Compost Home Composting in MA #Sustainability
When you compost your food scraps instead of throwing them away, you don`t just help keep material out of the trash. For International Compost Awareness Week, swipe to see some of the ways compost feeds the soil that feeds us, helping our environment and communities. 🌱💪
Learn how you can start composting at home: link in bio.
ICAW2026 #FeedTheSoil @icawusa
#Compost Home Composting in MA #Sustainability
