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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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Pause to put the lid on the jar ⏸️ Remember to put caps and lids back on empty containers before you recycle them!
Why? Loose lids and caps are too small to be recycled (they`ll fall through the cracks during the sorting process). But when attached to the container, they can be removed at the sorting facility and recycled into new products.
Visit RecycleSmartMA.org for easy answers on what and how to recycle. 🤝
#RecyclingTips #ReduceReuseRecycle #Sustainability
Pause to put the lid on the jar ⏸️ Remember to put caps and lids back on empty containers before you recycle them!
Why? Loose lids and caps are too small to be recycled (they`ll fall through the cracks during the sorting process). But when attached to the container, they can be removed at the sorting facility and recycled into new products.
Visit RecycleSmartMA.org for easy answers on what and how to recycle. 🤝
#RecyclingTips #ReduceReuseRecycle #Sustainability
It’s Hot Compost Summer ☀️😎🌱 Really: Compost happens a little faster in the summer, thanks to the warmer temps. Worried about fruit flies or odors? Keep them at bay with these easy hacks.
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#Compost #Sustainability Summer tips #ZeroWasteLiving
It’s Hot Compost Summer ☀️😎🌱 Really: Compost happens a little faster in the summer, thanks to the warmer temps. Worried about fruit flies or odors? Keep them at bay with these easy hacks.
Follow for more sustainability tips!
#Compost #Sustainability Summer tips #ZeroWasteLiving
Friendly reminder for after your fun in the sun: Aerosol bug spray and sunscreen containers are NOT recyclable. They can explode under pressure, putting workers at risk. Put empty aerosol containers in the trash.
Not sure what to recycle? Check the Recyclopedia at RecycleSmartMA.org (it`s quick & easy).
#RecyclingTips #WorkerSafety #RecycleSmart Massachusetts
Friendly reminder for after your fun in the sun: Aerosol bug spray and sunscreen containers are NOT recyclable. They can explode under pressure, putting workers at risk. Put empty aerosol containers in the trash.
Not sure what to recycle? Check the Recyclopedia at RecycleSmartMA.org (it`s quick & easy).
#RecyclingTips #WorkerSafety #RecycleSmart Massachusetts
