Monday, November 23rd, 2015 Bottle Bill Materials Plastics
Only 10 U.S. states have implemented bottle bills, leading to significantly higher recycling rates in those states. But a few politicians in Massachusetts are trying to repeal the state’s existing bottle bill.
Monday, October 27th, 2014 Bottle Bill News
by M.T. Snyder This November, voters in Massachusetts will decide on the future of the Bottle Bill, whether to expand it with a new update or to leave the existing bill in place. Currently, the Massachusetts’s… Read More
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 News Paper Plastics Recycling 101 Tufts Dining
by Mina Brewer Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what to do with you empty food containers from Hodgdon Good to Go. Luckily, we’ve made an easy guide to help you figure out… Read More
Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 Campus Initiatives Lift the Lid News Paper Plastics
by Mina Brewer Be on the lookout for these new posters – they will be put up around campus soon!
Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 Campus Initiatives Lift the Lid News Paper Plastics Recycling at Tufts
by Mina Brewer You’re finishing up a great cup of coffee from the rez, and, being a responsible student, go to recycle it. But wait – what? This coffee cup doesn’t fit easily into the… Read More
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 Composting Composting at Tufts News Plastics Recycling at Home
by Lilly Wang Lint, that dusty grey stuff that collects in your dryer, has recently been garnering some attention… The EPA lists dryer lint as safe for composting, claiming that only biodegradable/natural fibers from cotton… Read More
Thursday, March 7th, 2013 Beach & International Coastal Clean-up Litter News Oceans Plastics Reduced, Reuse, Recycle (RRRs)
by Lauren Ferrucci We’ve all seen pictures of sea life caught in six pack rings, and plastic bags washed up on shore. Not only is it heartbreaking, but it pollutes our environment and is a… Read More
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 News Plastics
by Dawn Quirk Need new back-to-school items for your dorm? How about ones made from recycled yogurt cups? Get your complete 100% recycled kitchen and dinnerware such as bowls, strainers, cutting boards, storage containers, cups,… Read More
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 News Plastics
by Dawn Quirk “There were many times when people looked at us and said, ‘you’re crazy,’”… “I think it drove us on to say, ‘Anything’s possible.’” Click here to read the Associated Press article… Read More
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 News Plastics
by Dawn Quirk Here at Tufts, everyone is really getting good about recycling. Whether it’s been spurred on by RecycleMania, by a newfound eco-conscience, or by the realization that “matter can neither be created nor… Read More