MASSPIRG, one of the coalition of organizations working to pass the Bottle Bill on November 4, released a statement calling the beverage industry to take responsibility for the cleanup of non-carbonated beverage containers. Below is the reprinted statement: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER … Read More
Category Archives: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
Currently, more than 80% of bottles with deposits are redeemed / recycled, compared with less than 23% of non-deposit bottles. A YES vote on Question #2 will reduce litter by updating the 1982 Bottle Bill law to include five cent … Read More
Do you like recycling? Of course you do, you’re reading the Green News! Do you like fire? Of course you do, you’re a human being! Well, here’s a recycling project you can do with the kids which has a great … Read More
Here in Newton, the city offers two styles of composting bins plus kitchen scrap collection buckets. For more info click HERE To purchase a bin, Newton residents can stop by City Hall during open hours (cash and personal checks only). … Read More
We occasionally publish “classic” articles that we feel are still relevant to readers. This article is from the Jan/Feb 2013 issue of the Green News As the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing better than lighting a cozy wood fire in … Read More
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