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Protected: Businesses Can Help Feed People, Not Landfills
Colleges and Universities, Food Donation, Hospitality, Hospitals, Restaurants, Stadiums/Venues, Supermarkets & Grocery Stores, Wasted Food
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Protected: Methane, Climate Overshoot, & the Hidden Climate Cost of Wasted Food
Colleges and Universities, Farms, Hospitality, Hospitals, Restaurants, Stadiums/Venues, Supermarkets & Grocery Stores, Wasted Food
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RecyclingWorks MA Annual Report: 3 Achievements from FY2026
Food Donation, Recycling
RecyclingWorks MA posts
Reuse & Composting at Arlington Public Schools
Case Study, Colleges & Universities
Arlington Public Schools combines student leadership, reusable foodware, composting, and food recovery to prevent waste and build a more sustainable school district.
What to Ask Your Waste Hauler Before Signing a Contract
Recycling
Learn the essential questions to ask before hiring a waste hauler to improve recycling, comply with Massachusetts Waste Bans, and avoid costly contract issues.
How One of the World’s Largest Rowing Events Reached a 60% Diversion Rate: Waste Reduction at Head of the Charles Regatta
Composting, Events, Recycling
For over 60 years, the Head of the Charles Regatta (the Regatta) has welcomed rowers from around the world to compete on its iconic three-mile course along the Charles River. Attracting approximately 400,000 spectators each year, the Regatta’s three-day event is one of the largest rowing events in the world. Over time, organizers have developed…
Closing the Loop: How Amherst College Is Reducing Waste Through Move-Out & Move-In Reuse and Bicycle Repair
Colleges & Universities, Colleges and Universities, Reuse
Each spring, Amherst College observed a significant volume of reusable materials (e.g., room décor, clothes, books) being discarded during student move out. Each fall, many of those same items, such as dorm room essentials, were being purchased again by incoming and returning students. Recognizing this pattern of waste and replacement, the Amherst College Office of…
8 Lessons from the RecyclingWorks MA 2026 Spring Forum
Events, Wasted Food
RecyclingWorks MA hosts a Forum every year to bring together industry professionals and exchange waste reduction solutions
Two Anniversaries, One Partnership: Honoring CET’s 50th & RecyclingWorks MA’s 15th
Recycling, Wasted Food
This year marks two milestones worth pausing for: CET’s 50th anniversary and the organization’s 15th year of operating the RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts (RecyclingWorks MA) program. Since its inception, CET has administered RecyclingWorks MA under contract to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), translating policy goals into practical, on-the-ground solutions for businesses and institutions across…
Reuse is on the Table
Recycling
Why More Food Service Businesses are Rethinking Takeout Packaging  For years, single-use takeout containers have been the default choice for restaurant owners. They can be easy to stock, quick to hand out, and built into the rhythm of daily operations. But they also come with a steady stream of costs such as purchasing, storage, and disposal – that many businesses have simply learned to absorb.  …
Sharing the Love: Highlighting Food Donation Organizations in MA
Composting, Events, Wasted Food
RecyclingWorks celebrates the work that local food donation organizations are doing in Massachusetts communities.
Recap of 2025 Compost Site Operators Workshops
Composting, Events, Wasted Food
RecyclingWorks hosted a Compost Site Operators Workshop in MA, focused on the tools needed to evaluate, plan, and execute sustainable composting models at the community scale.