Restaurants, colleges and universities, hotels, grocers, corporate and hospital cafeterias, caterers, and stadiums utilizing single-use takeout food containers and other disposables will likely find value in our new Reusable Containers BMP resource. The Implementation Guide, out in March 2025, will be your practical toolkit for getting started. What is the BMP? In November 2024, we…
If you are a business or institution interested in donating or distributing excess food, you can rest easy knowing that there are well-protected laws designed to protect you from liability when donating food.
Shakespeare & Company has made impressive strides in integrating sustainable practices into its operations. These ongoing efforts will contribute to the company’s sustainability goals and inspire others in the arts community to embrace eco-friendly practices.
RecyclingWorks partners with the Community Climate Fund (CCF) to support composting in Environmental Justice communities, helping businesses reduce carbon emissions. Since 2019, CCF has mitigated over 5,000 tons of CO2 through composting and weatherization projects
Marty’s Local in MA is committed to sustainability, reducing waste, supporting local agriculture, and partnering with RecyclingWorks to enhance waste diversion.
RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts (RecyclingWorks) is a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) program administered by CET. Recycling Works publishes an annual report that details the impacts of outreach, technical assistance (TA), hotline, presentations, resources, and more. Notable achievements from the recently published Fiscal Year 2024 annual report include: 1,781 tons of material diverted from disposal,…
RecyclingWorks hosted a Compost Site Operators Workshop in MA, teaching aerated static pile composting and offering technical assistance for compost facilities.
RecyclingWorks MA will present at the SWAC meeting on Nov 7, 2024, covering topics like their annual report, The Green Team, and best practices for reusable takeout containers.
Learn how Gorton’s Seafood reduced waste with sustainable practices in this detailed case study by RecyclingWorks Massachusetts. Explore innovative strategies for an eco-friendly seafood industry. Gorton’s Seafood, in collaboration with RecyclingWorks Massachusetts, implemented ocean-friendly waste reduction practices that set a new standard in the seafood industry. This case study explores their approach to sustainability, detailing…
In 2023, 53 organics haulers served 3,120 MA businesses. Data shows continued growth in organics diversion, with 11,818 tons of food waste prevented since 2018.
