Massachusetts

  • Cash-Strapped Towns Get Money From Recycling

    July 17th, 2008


    Western Massachusetts towns have boosted their recycling efforts in order to earn revenue and save on trash disposal fees, reports the South Coast Today.

    In 2007, 78 cities and towns raked in 1.7 million dollars through recycling. Also, trash disposal costs were cut by 3.3 million dollars.

    The town of Fairhaven is hosting a meeting July 21 to increase citizen awareness of continue …


  • Fines for Non-recyclers in MA

    June 23rd, 2008


    In an effort to boost recycling efforts in Milford, Massachusetts, residents who do not participate in the mandatory curbside program will be fined, reports the Milford Daily News.

    Two warning lettes will be sent before fines are imposed. Reluctant residents will pay $25 per wasted trip of the city’s pickup services.

    The benefits of recycling are both environmental and economical in continue …


  • Massachusetts to Hold Green Office Conference

    May 23rd, 2008


    MassRecycle is holding a workshop on June 24 designed to teach businesses some of the simple steps to go green.


  • Kraft Foods Named Food Sponsor of RecycleBank

    February 13th, 2008


    RecycleBank and Kraft Foods have announced a partnership to increase the 33 percent recycling rate in the U.S. by rewarding households that recycle with credits to be used on Kraft products.


  • Company Launches Project to Recycle Old Fishing Gear

    February 7th, 2008


    A program starting Monday will allow Massachusettts fisherman to drop off their nets and traps to prevent the gear from being dumped in the water.


  • Recycled Products Company Wins Forbes Contest

    December 17th, 2007


    The winner of Forbes’ inaugural “Boost Your Business” contest is Waltham, Massachusetts-based Recycline, an eco-friendly consumer-products company that focuses on recycled and recyclable products.


  • School Districts Top EPA’s List of Energy Star Leaders

    December 12th, 2007


    EPA’s list of Energy Star Leaders has grown to more than 50 organizations, almost two-thirds of which are school districts.


  • Students Collect, Recycle Printer Cartridges

    December 12th, 2007


    Luce Elementary School in Canton, Massachusetts has been recycling ink jet cartridges for more than a year to raise money and help the environment.


  • Sunday Globe Goes Green

    November 19th, 2007


    In case you missed it, this weekend’s Boston Globe Sunday Magazine was entitled “It’s a Green, Green World” and featured several pieces of content on going green.


  • States and Cities Get Smarter About Smart Growth

    November 14th, 2007


    EPA today recognized one state and four local authorities for innovative community development that protects the environment, preserves community identity and expands economic opportunity.