RecyclingWorks celebrates the work that local food donation organizations are doing in Massachusetts communities.

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.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has announced a grant opportunity through the Recycling and Reuse Business Development Grant (RBDG) Program. This program is aimed at expanding infrastructure for the collection, reuse, recycling, and processing of designated target materials. The grants are designed to support the development of sustainable markets for these materials and…

“I’d like to make the switch to reusables, but I want to make sure my local health department allows it.” Local health departments have the final say in the interpretation of the Food Code in regards to their food establishments. The Best Management Practices for Reusable Takeout Containers at Food Establishments in Massachusetts showed that…

RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts (RecyclingWorks MA) is a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) program administered by CET. Closing the Year with Results: RecyclingWorks MA Annual Report Highlights RecyclingWorks MA is pleased to publish the improved 2025 Annual Report. Every year, Recycling Works MA publishes a report that details the impacts of outreach, technical assistance, hotline…

Mount Holyoke College launched its reusable takeout container program through USEFULL in 2022, at a time when many institutions leaned more heavily on disposable packaging due to pandemic-related safety concerns.

Have you ever wanted to start or develop a food donation program but were unsure how to begin? You’re not the only one. Many businesses and institutions across Massachusetts want to reduce wasted food and give back to their communities, but navigating the food donation landscape can feel overwhelming. Questions like What can we donate?…

The flowers are in full bloom, the sun is shining brightly, and Zero Waste Arlington is championing a variety of community events filled with summer fun and reuse activities  Arlington Beer Garden  For the second year in a row, Zero Waste Arlington is partnering with the Arlington Recreation Department and beer vendor Arlington Brewing Company…

When Boston University (BU) identified an opportunity to replace single-use takeout containers on campus in February 2023, it considered several solutions and then launched its innovative and practical reuse program. “Our goal was to change habits around reuse,” said Lexie Raczka, Sustainability Director for Boston University Dining Services. “We don’t have a default option. We…

Trying a new recipe that needs a pinch of something not on your spice shelf? Devouring your favorite local honey and noticing a pile of jars stacking up? Fulfilled Goods of Newton has you covered. Opened in 2022, Fulfilled Goods is a low-waste, package-free market and bulk refillery. It offers everything from dried goji berries…

Are you interested in reusables but don’t have commercial dishwashing capabilities, space, or time? Third-party warewashing may be the solution. Pegasystems (Pega) is a software company headquartered in Waltham, MA. One of the perks of working from their offices is the staff pantries offering coffee, tea, and other beverages for employees. Pega realized the pantry…

Headed to the Cape to put your feet in the sand and a cool drink in your hand? Haley O’Neil and Adam Gracia with CARE for the Cape and Islands and the Use Less Plastic Coalition are kicking off three initiatives to reduce single-use plastics during Plastic Free July. Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) Initiative…