In last week’s Tip of the Week, we erroneously reported, “Clear plastic lids from clear cups can be placed back on the cup (but no straws) and placed in the trash.” Clear cups and affixed clear lids should be placed … Read More
Category Archives: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
Paper cups are now officially recyclable in Massachusetts. This includes paper coffee cups, dixie cups, and the paper cups used for fountain drinks. Empty food and/or liquid. Plastic lids from paper coffee cups should be placed in the trash. Clear … Read More
When using disposable gift wrap, save to be used again when possible. If not salvageable, be sure to dispose of it in the correct bin. See below for tips from Mass Recycle. Check out this previous post for help disposing … Read More
Many types of wrapping paper are not recyclable—anything glittery, sparkly, etc., will not be accepted by your recycling program. The good thing is that store-bought wrapping paper is not a necessity. This year, look around your home for alternatives. Here … Read More
Recycle Smart (MassDEP) offers information on the how’s and why’s of the recycling process including what can be recycled curbside. It is very important that we place only accepted items into the recycling carts. Adding banned items “contaminates” the processed … Read More
❄️String lights Though beautiful on your house, tree or mantel, string lights don’t belong in your recycling bin. They wrap around machinery at your local recycling facility, causing sorting to come to a grinding halt. Broken string lights may be … Read More
As part of their Sew Many Mittens project, the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts is collecting 100% wool clothing and blankets to turn into 350 pairs of cozy mittens for unhoused neighbors. Please drop off donations by THIS … Read More
Looking for an off the beaten path gift for the special someone? Enjoyable experiences, memberships, and subscriptions can all be thoughtful choices for gift giving, and better for the planet than buying new material goods. Here are some ideas: Tickets … Read More
Saturday, December 6, 10am-3:30pm. Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Fix It clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves, and are totally no-cost. Bring in a broken household item and a repair coach will help guide you through … Read More
Wednesday, November 19, 6:30-7:30pm. Online. Back by popular demand: Ask Me Anything! Gather up your recycling questions – about pizza boxes, plastic bags, mystery triangles and all – and we’ll help you sort ‘em out. We’ll also share some tools … Read More
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