The South Hadley landfill will close next year, part of a trend throughout the country. This article by 22News describes alternatives to landfills such as incinerators, while highlighting the overall necessity to find innovative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle as the closure of landfills makes disposal more expensive. The article notes the upcoming Commercial Organics Material…
Food donation is the second highest priority on EPA’s food waste hierarchy, after source reduction. Check out the new RecyclingWorks Donate Food page to learn more about food donation programs, how to start one in your place of business, and to find a list of food banks and food rescue organizations in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has a brand new textile recycling web page, full of information for municipalities, schools, and the general public on state and regional initiatives to how and where textiles can be recycled. Check it out!
Join Reuse Alliance MA for the 2013 Reuse Summit at EcoBuilding Bargains in Springfield! When: October 22nd, 12pm-3:30pm Where: EcoBuilding Bargains, 83 Warwick Street ,Springfield MA 01104 RSVP and more information: http://reusesummitma2013.eventbrite.com/
Looking for something, but don’t want to buy it new? The Reuse Marketplace is the place to go. From pallet jacks to museum display cases to LaserJet printer cartridges, the Reuse Marketplace has what you need at a reduced price. Can’t find what you want? A quick post on the “Wanted” forum lets other viewers see what you need. …
Free Webinar on the Reuse Marketplace: Capture Value. Exchange Reusable Items. Save Money. Reduce Waste. Join us for a Webinar on March 13 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/944987978 The Northeast Recycling Council, Inc. (NERC) has launched the Reuse Marketplace , a website where businesses, government, institutions, and non-profits can post…
