Recyclopedia: Can I recycle it?
or trash?
sort it out.
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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 monthโs newsletter.
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Sorting and eating your loot? ๐ฌ Avoid the Halloween horror story of candy wrappers in the recycling binโthey are NOT recyclable. They may be plastic, but not the kind weโre looking for.
Never fear: Check what you can recycle in seconds at RecycleSmartMA.org
#RecyclingTips #HalloweenTips #RecycleSmart
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. ๐โ๐๏ธ 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. ๐
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
