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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.
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.
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.
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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Celebrating Oktoberfest? Remember to recycle your empty glass bottles and aluminum cans. Remember, beer bottles and cans are redeemable. We`ll cheers to that! 🍻
We`re your one-stop shop for recycling 101! Search the Recyclopedia to see what you can recycle in seconds: link in bio.
#Oktoberfest2025 #BottleBill #RecycleSmart Reduce Reuse Recycle #GlassRecycling #HowToRecycle #RecycleSmartMA

Celebrating Oktoberfest? Remember to recycle your empty glass bottles and aluminum cans. Remember, beer bottles and cans are redeemable. We`ll cheers to that! 🍻
We`re your one-stop shop for recycling 101! Search the Recyclopedia to see what you can recycle in seconds: link in bio.
#Oktoberfest2025 #BottleBill #RecycleSmart Reduce Reuse Recycle #GlassRecycling #HowToRecycle #RecycleSmartMA
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Good news, everybody: Massachusetts has been recognized as a “national leader” in keeping food waste out of the trash! Learn about the progress we’ve made towards reducing food waste in this month’s newsletter: link in bio.
#RecycleSmart #Food #ReduceWaste Reduce Reuse #FoodRescue #Donation #Compost #Sustainability

Good news, everybody: Massachusetts has been recognized as a “national leader” in keeping food waste out of the trash! Learn about the progress we’ve made towards reducing food waste in this month’s newsletter: link in bio.
#RecycleSmart #Food #ReduceWaste Reduce Reuse #FoodRescue #Donation #Compost #Sustainability
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This one goes out to all that stuff that gets used once, then ends up in the trash. Help reduce waste: Refuse single-use items whenever possible (#SkipTheStuff) and choose reusables whenever you can.
Some tips to make reusables the star:
⭐Carry a reusable water bottle.
⭐Put reusable utensils in your bag (they don’t take up much space!).
⭐Opt out of extras, like sauce packets, napkins, and utensils when ordering takeout.
⭐Stock a drawerful of cloth napkins in your kitchen.
Follow for more tips to reduce waste, reuse, and Recycle Smart!
#ReduceReuse #SingleUsePlastic #ChooseReusable #GoingZeroWaste #SustainabilityTips #ZeroWasteLiving Reduce Reuse Recycle #ReduceWaste

This one goes out to all that stuff that gets used once, then ends up in the trash. Help reduce waste: Refuse single-use items whenever possible (#SkipTheStuff) and choose reusables whenever you can.
Some tips to make reusables the star:
⭐Carry a reusable water bottle.
⭐Put reusable utensils in your bag (they don’t take up much space!).
⭐Opt out of extras, like sauce packets, napkins, and utensils when ordering takeout.
⭐Stock a drawerful of cloth napkins in your kitchen.
Follow for more tips to reduce waste, reuse, and Recycle Smart!
#ReduceReuse #SingleUsePlastic #ChooseReusable #GoingZeroWaste #SustainabilityTips #ZeroWasteLiving Reduce Reuse Recycle #ReduceWaste
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