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It’s time for the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle-Palooza Road Trip! 

3 webinars in 3 days – you don’t want to miss it. Register now to save your spot: link in bio. 

🗓️11/18 Reuse Roadshow – Reuse Across the State! 
From reselling gently used mattresses, to providing reusable containers for meals on the go, to giving pre-loved dorm décor another life: these local orgs are making reuse happen. 

🗓️11/19 Ask Me Anything About Recycling in MA 
Gather up your recycling questions and we’ll help you sort ‘em out! We’ll also share some tools and general tips and tricks to keep you recycling smart wherever you are. 

🗓️11/20 Meet a MRF Operator – Seeing is Believing! 
Prepare to see and hear all about how materials recovery facilities (MRFs) work! You’ll see behind-the-scenes footage of where your recyclables go after collection.

#RecycleSmart Reduce Reuse Recycle #RoadTrip #Webinars #SignUp #Recycling #AMA #AskMeAnything

It’s time for the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle-Palooza Road Trip!

3 webinars in 3 days – you don’t want to miss it. Register now to save your spot: link in bio.

🗓️11/18 Reuse Roadshow – Reuse Across the State!
From reselling gently used mattresses, to providing reusable containers for meals on the go, to giving pre-loved dorm décor another life: these local orgs are making reuse happen.

🗓️11/19 Ask Me Anything About Recycling in MA
Gather up your recycling questions and we’ll help you sort ‘em out! We’ll also share some tools and general tips and tricks to keep you recycling smart wherever you are.

🗓️11/20 Meet a MRF Operator – Seeing is Believing!
Prepare to see and hear all about how materials recovery facilities (MRFs) work! You’ll see behind-the-scenes footage of where your recyclables go after collection.

#RecycleSmart Reduce Reuse Recycle #RoadTrip #Webinars #SignUp #Recycling #AMA #AskMeAnything
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We’re gearing up for this year’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle-Palooza Road Trip! 🚗 

Join the Recycle Smart MA team in a few weeks as we take a (metaphorical) road trip to meet some of the faces and places that make reuse and recycling happen. Get the first look at this year's webinars and don’t forget to register: link in bio. 

#RecycleSmart Reduce Reuse Recycle #RoadTrip #Webinars #Newsletter #SignUp

We’re gearing up for this year’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle-Palooza Road Trip! 🚗

Join the Recycle Smart MA team in a few weeks as we take a (metaphorical) road trip to meet some of the faces and places that make reuse and recycling happen. Get the first look at this year`s webinars and don’t forget to register: link in bio.

#RecycleSmart Reduce Reuse Recycle #RoadTrip #Webinars #Newsletter #SignUp
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What's scarier than a ghost, ghoul, or zombie? Candy wrappers in the recycling bin! 😱 They do NOT belong in your recycling. Enjoy your treats and put the wrappers in the trash. Happy Halloween! 

When in doubt, check the Recyclopedia: link in bio.

#Halloween2025 #RecyclingTips #HowToRecycle Reduce Reuse Recycle #RecycleSmartMA #HalloweenCandy

What`s scarier than a ghost, ghoul, or zombie? Candy wrappers in the recycling bin! 😱 They do NOT belong in your recycling. Enjoy your treats and put the wrappers in the trash. Happy Halloween!

When in doubt, check the Recyclopedia: link in bio.

#Halloween2025 #RecyclingTips #HowToRecycle Reduce Reuse Recycle #RecycleSmartMA #HalloweenCandy
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