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Learn about the Boston University Dining Services composting program, which diverted over 850 tons of organic waste in 2011. Find the case study PDF here, or check out our business guidance page for colleges and universities!
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Did you know organic matter decomposing in landfills accounts for 16.2 percent of the nation’s emissions of methane? Take a look at this interesting article from the Washington Post reviewing the state of Composting in the D.C. area and nationwide.
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Check out our new page providing valuable waste management guidance for colleges and universities.
Included is a case study describing how the University of Massachusetts at Amherst diverted an additional 1200 pounds of food waste per day by expanding their composting program!
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Learn more about the RecyclingWorks program with this article and interview from WAMC Northeast Public Radio. Greg Cooper from Mass DEP and Lorenzo Macaluso from the Center for Ecotechnology discuss waste management challenges and opportunities for Massachusetts businesses. Find the original article as well as audio content here. Massachusetts Begins New Recycling Program For Businesses By LUCAS…
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MassRecycle recently recognized the Boston-based Blue Man Group as the Entertainment Recycler of the Year. Blue Man Group has recently revamped their disposal services to include an expanded selection of materials for recycling, including food waste generated during performance. With technical assistance from RecyclingWorks, Blue Man Group has met internal green initiatives for their organization…
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RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts is a no-cost recycling assistance program designed to help businesses and institutions maximize recycling, reuse, and composting opportunities across the state. Since the program’s launch one year ago, RecyclingWorks has assisted 185 businesses across Massachusetts with waste reduction activities like recycling and composting. “RecyclingWorks is already having a significant impact across the…