Recyclopedia: Can I recycle it?
or trash?
sort it out.
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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.
It’s easy to forget about all the trash we throw away – until you see where “away” actually is. Here’s an inside look at where our garbage goes and a reminder on why we reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Borrowing instead of buying is a great way to reduce waste, and what better place to borrow from than the OG reuse hub: your local library! 📖
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Friendly reminder that aerosol cans are NOT recyclable! Polishing off whipped cream left in your fridge from holiday desserts? 👀 Put the empty spray can in the trash, not the recycling bin.
Recycling the right stuff? Sweet. When in doubt, check the Recyclopedia at RecycleSmartMA.org.
#RecycleSmart #RecyclingTips #WhattoRecycle Reduce Reuse Recycle
Friendly reminder that aerosol cans are NOT recyclable! Polishing off whipped cream left in your fridge from holiday desserts? 👀 Put the empty spray can in the trash, not the recycling bin.
Recycling the right stuff? Sweet. When in doubt, check the Recyclopedia at RecycleSmartMA.org.
#RecycleSmart #RecyclingTips #WhattoRecycle Reduce Reuse Recycle
‼️Extra, extra, read all about it: Paper cups are now recyclable!
That’s right, all cups made of paper (read: paper coffee cups, fountain drink cups, little sippy cups, and compostable cups) are now accepted at materials recovery facilities (MRFs) serving MA residents. So, let’s recycle our empty paper cups! ♻️
Note: Straws and stirrers, foam cups, and the lids that come on hot beverages are still trash.
When in doubt, check RecycleSmartMA.org to see what to recycle, and follow us for the latest MA recycling guidance.
#RecycleSmart #PaperCups #RecyclingTips Reduce Reuse Recycle
‼️Extra, extra, read all about it: Paper cups are now recyclable!
That’s right, all cups made of paper (read: paper coffee cups, fountain drink cups, little sippy cups, and compostable cups) are now accepted at materials recovery facilities (MRFs) serving MA residents. So, let’s recycle our empty paper cups! ♻️
Note: Straws and stirrers, foam cups, and the lids that come on hot beverages are still trash.
When in doubt, check RecycleSmartMA.org to see what to recycle, and follow us for the latest MA recycling guidance.
#RecycleSmart #PaperCups #RecyclingTips Reduce Reuse Recycle
‘Tis the season for our annual reminder: Don’t toss your Christmas tree out with the trash! Most municipalities collect trees for 2 weeks after Christmas to chip into mulch.
Just don’t fir-get to remove all ornaments, tinsel, and lights before putting it out on the curb for collection.🌲Check your city or town’s website for more info.
#recyclesmart #recyclingtips #sustainableliving winter tips reduce waste
‘Tis the season for our annual reminder: Don’t toss your Christmas tree out with the trash! Most municipalities collect trees for 2 weeks after Christmas to chip into mulch.
Just don’t fir-get to remove all ornaments, tinsel, and lights before putting it out on the curb for collection.🌲Check your city or town’s website for more info.
#recyclesmart #recyclingtips #sustainableliving winter tips reduce waste
