Short answer: NO. First off – we agree, plastics are complicated. The ubiquitous number inside a recycling symbol on plastic items is arguably the single greatest source of confusion for the recycling public. The number, known as the Resin Identification … Read More
Here’s the honest truth – our recycling systems (aka Materials Recovery Facilities) – which are built to last 10 to 20 years and cost millions in engineering and equipment – simply can’t adapt quickly enough to handle the ever-changing stream … Read More
Piano Adoption is the first and largest free piano classified website, where you can find a home for your unused free piano, free digital pianos, and free electric keyboards. Give the gift of music to a family in search of … Read More
According to the United Nations Environment Programme and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of annual global carbon emissions, more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. 87% of textiles are incinerated or disposed … Read More
MassSave is offering to remove and recycle your old refrigerator at no cost and you receive $75 for each working appliance recycled. You can also recycle your old dehumidifiers and earn $30. Eligibility Requirements: You must be a valid residential electric … Read More
Many would likely be shocked and appalled to learn that only nine percent of the world’s plastic is recycled. Truly, the amount of plastic we use is horrifying. In the United States alone, we use 500 million straws daily. The … Read More
Whole Foods was once a leader in environmental sustainability. It was the first grocery nationwide to stop using plastic checkout bags in 2008. Since being acquired by Amazon, Whole Foods’ commitment to the environment has diminished. Whole Foods received an … Read More
When Massachusetts first passed its bottle bill in 1983, the five cent refundable deposit resulted in a massive shift toward redemption and recycling. Today, most bottles in our state are once again being put in the trash. Learn how a … Read More
Welcome Home is a Newton nonprofit that strives to provide families experiencing hardship with basic household items they need to live with dignity. They collect and redistribute almost-new household items to dozens of people in need each month with no … Read More
The aluminum cans that are used to hold craft beers are very recyclable, but have you noticed the plastic ‘toppers’ that hold a pack together? These cannot be placed into the curbside recycling bins because they are too flat to … Read More
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