Happy #FoodWastePreventionWeek! We are celebrating the Green Team at the Austen Riggs Center for their amazing work in reducing wasted food.♻️Led by Cornelia Kalischer, their staff and patients are making an impact and collecting 40 gallons of food scraps a day for composting!

We just published the first of a series of blogs offering insights, success stories, and practical tips to help your organization start or expand a reusable container program and reduce waste. recyclingworksma.com/reducing-takeo…

What do a coffee cup, a metal straw, and a takeout container have in common? They’re all part of a Cape-wide push to ditch disposables this summer🌊♻️ recyclingworksma.com/care-for-the-c…

Wish you could ditch single-use cups at work—but no dishwasher? Pegasystems teamed up with Re:Dish to deliver, collect & wash reusables off-site. 💡 14,000 cups saved in 5 months. No dishes. No waste. Just smart. 🔗 recyclingworksma.com/reusables-thir… #reusables #nowaste #RecyclingWorksMA

✨ Just need a tablespoon of spice—without the waste? @fulfilledgoods in Newton makes low-waste shopping simple + fun. Bring your own container or grab one there. Buy only what you need. 📍 Newtonville, soon in Newton Centre! 🔗 recyclingworksma.com/fulfilled-good… #LowWasteLiving

Boston University’s reusable takeout program is changing habits—and the math adds up. ♻️📚 Since 2023, BU has: 🥡 Avoided 400K+ single-use containers 💸 Saved money 🎁 Rewarded students for reusing Smart, scalable, impactful 🔗 recyclingworksma.com/boston-univers… #Reuse #CampusSustainability

Beer, live music & summer vibes—without the trash. 🍻♻️ Zero Waste Arlington is making reuse easy at the Beer Garden Events with returnable cups, free tap water & more. A model for sustainable celebrations. 🔗 recyclingworksma.com/arlington-beer… #ZeroWasteEvents #ReuseRevolution

Big shoutout to Heather Billings for presenting at the MHOA 2025 Conference! 👏 She covered MA waste bans, identifying and diverting mercury from the waste stream, and providing practical tools to support safe food donation. Thanks to Massachusetts Health Officers Association and all who attended!

1.11M MA residents rely on SNAP, and shutdown delays are putting families at risk. Food businesses can help by donating surplus food. 🥕💚 RecyclingWorks MA provides no-cost support to connect you with food rescue partners. 📞 888-254-5525 | [email protected]

Less than one week to go! Free Compost Site Operators Webinar Tue, Nov 18, 10–12 ET. With James McSweeney (Compost Technical Services / The 131° School of Composting). Agenda: • Composting models • MA site (TBA) • RWMA assistance • Q&A Register: recyclingworksma.com/events/2025-re…

4 days left! 🌱 Free Compost Site Operators Webinar on Tue, Nov 18, 10–12 ET. With James McSweeney + MA site spotlight + RecyclingWorks MA Q&A. Register: recyclingworksma.com/events/2025-re…

It’s today! 🌿 Free Compost Site Operators Webinar: 10–12 ET. What to expect: • Composting models w/ James McSweeney • MA site spotlight • RWMA assistance + Q&A Join: recyclingworksma.com/events/2025-re…

🌿 Thanks for joining our Compost Site Operators Webinar! Huge thanks to James McSweeney + all attendees who joined the discussion. Need compost site help? 📞 (888) 254-5525 | 📧 [email protected] | recyclingworksma.com

Fall River Public Schools are leading the way in waste reduction! Establishing a district-wide recycling program Composting food scraps from every school kitchen They are also working to transition from single use foam trays and plastic utensils to reusable trays and utensils.

This Thanksgiving we’re celebrating the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, which donated 1,800 lbs of surplus food, providing 1,400+ meals in 6 months Chef DiCillo says every dish is something he’d serve his own family. youtube.com/watch?v=FopwT8… #WasteLess #FoodDonation #Thanksgiving

This holiday season we’re celebrating Whole Foods Medford, who’ve donated surplus food daily since 2008 to support local seniors, families & shelters. A true model of community giving. 💚 #HolidayGiving #FoodRescue #CommunityFirst #WasteLess recyclingworksma.com/wp-content/upl…

Surplus food doesn’t have to become waste. 🍽️💚 Businesses can donate safely by: 1️⃣ Identifying food to donate 2️⃣ Following food-safety steps 3️⃣ Packaging + labeling correctly 4️⃣ Coordinating transportation RecyclingWorks MA can help — at no cost. [email protected]

Looking ahead to 2026? Add a waste reduction goal. RecyclingWorks MA can help businesses improve recycling, reuse, and organics systems. (888) 254-5525 | [email protected]

After the holidays, a quick look at your waste streams can reveal opportunities to improve recycling and diversion. RecyclingWorks MA offers no-cost guidance to help businesses take next steps. (888) 254-5525 | [email protected]

Reuse can reduce material use and disposal costs. Explore options like reusable takeout programs or refillery partnerships. RecyclingWorks MA can help. (888) 254-5525 | [email protected]