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.
Located on Pine Street in the heart of Florence, Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity is a vibrant hub that enriches the community and carries on the building’s legacy of activism through their performance venue. Also known as the Florence Congregational Church, the historic building operates two houses of worship, a performance art space, a…
Reducing waste at work offers many environmental, financial, and social benefits. Recognizing the opportunity for improvement is the first step in the process, but many may wonder, what comes next? RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts (RecyclingWorks) experts have compiled their top five tips to help businesses and institutions reduce waste, increase recycling, and implement new programs. Review…
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is paving the way for a sustainable future with its ambitious Climate Action Plan for the Decade aiming to decarbonize campus operations by 2050. The heart of MIT’s sustainability mission lies in its quantitative impact goals that will touch every aspect of MIT life, from energy consumption to sustainable food…
