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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! 📖
It’s been two years since mattresses and textiles were added to the Massachusetts waste bans. We’re excited to report the positive results!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle-Palooza is back and coming to you the week of November 18! Pull up a chair and get ready to hear all about waste reduction efforts happening right here in Massachusetts.
Have you heard about the circular economy? Read on to learn about what this concept really means, how it’s already alive in MA, and what you can do to get involved.
This month, we’re uncovering the waste we don’t see. Learn about the "overlooked emissions" created before we buy our stuff, and discover some fun ways to reduce and reuse. This is the second newsletter in our series on waste reduction and why it matters.
This spring, we’re taking a moment to ask: are we thinking about our stuff enough? Give this newsletter a read to learn about the impact our stuff has after it ends up in the trash, and why reducing our waste matters.
Let’s take a closer look at one of our favorite resources: the humble, yet informative, Smart Recycling Guide. Dig into the thoughts behind the guide and some recent changes in this month's newsletter.
Americans generate 23% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year than any other time of year. That’s a lot of extra trash! Luckily, there are things we can do to reduce the amount of trash we generate this time of year. Check out our holiday-spirited tips and tricks!
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Attention, gamers! 👾 Video game consoles—and electronics in general—do NOT go in your recycling bin. If you`re getting rid of one in good condition, try donating locally. If it`s game over for your console, search Beyond the Bin for "computers and home electronics" to find where to take it to be recycled: link in bio.
#RecycleSmart #RecyclingTips How to Recycle #RecyclingMatters #Donations #ReduceWaste #EWaste #GamersofIG #GamerLife #Xbox #Playstation #Nintendo
Attention, gamers! 👾 Video game consoles—and electronics in general—do NOT go in your recycling bin. If you`re getting rid of one in good condition, try donating locally. If it`s game over for your console, search Beyond the Bin for "computers and home electronics" to find where to take it to be recycled: link in bio.
#RecycleSmart #RecyclingTips How to Recycle #RecyclingMatters #Donations #ReduceWaste #EWaste #GamersofIG #GamerLife #Xbox #Playstation #Nintendo
☕🍂 With pumpkin spice back on the menu and crisp weather around the corner, here`s your annual reminder to put paper cups, plastic lids, and straws in the trash.
Prefer your coffee iced, no matter how chilly it is outside? We see you. You can recycle clear plastic cups, but trash the straw and lid.
Not sure if something is recyclable? We`ve got you covered. Check RecycleSmartMA.org.
#RecyclingTips #RecycleSmart Reduce Reuse Recycle #RecyclingMatters #SustainabilityTips #RecycleSmartMA #ReduceWaste
☕🍂 With pumpkin spice back on the menu and crisp weather around the corner, here`s your annual reminder to put paper cups, plastic lids, and straws in the trash.
Prefer your coffee iced, no matter how chilly it is outside? We see you. You can recycle clear plastic cups, but trash the straw and lid.
Not sure if something is recyclable? We`ve got you covered. Check RecycleSmartMA.org.
#RecyclingTips #RecycleSmart Reduce Reuse Recycle #RecyclingMatters #SustainabilityTips #RecycleSmartMA #ReduceWaste
What happens to your recycling doesn’t have to be a mystery. Here’s what goes on at the MRF:
👷People and equipment sort recyclables into different “material streams.”
🗑️Workers remove contaminants (AKA the stuff that doesn’t belong). This also includes plastic bags full of recyclables—there’s no time to sort the contents while the materials pass the sorting station, so these get trashed.
♻️Recyclable materials are turned into compressed cubes, or “bales,” to be sold on the secondary materials market.
Recycling is happening in MA, but it’s important to recycle the right stuff. Check our Recycling Road Map to see the deets: link in bio
#RecyclingTips #RecycleSmart Reduce Reuse Recycle #RecyclingMatters #RecyclingWorks How Recycling Works #RecycleSmartMA #Massachusetts
What happens to your recycling doesn’t have to be a mystery. Here’s what goes on at the MRF:
👷People and equipment sort recyclables into different “material streams.”
🗑️Workers remove contaminants (AKA the stuff that doesn’t belong). This also includes plastic bags full of recyclables—there’s no time to sort the contents while the materials pass the sorting station, so these get trashed.
♻️Recyclable materials are turned into compressed cubes, or “bales,” to be sold on the secondary materials market.
Recycling is happening in MA, but it’s important to recycle the right stuff. Check our Recycling Road Map to see the deets: link in bio
#RecyclingTips #RecycleSmart Reduce Reuse Recycle #RecyclingMatters #RecyclingWorks How Recycling Works #RecycleSmartMA #Massachusetts
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