Helpsy is a certified B Corp and Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to keeping clothing out of the trash while creating honorable jobs and building a sustainable, growing business. […]
Pact Bins: Recycle beauty packaging waste
From the Pact website: Pact is a nonprofit collective uniting the beauty industry to reduce beauty packaging waste and work collaboratively toward more circular solutions for the industry. […]
Bluedot’s “How to Get Rid of (Almost) Anything”
We love sharing helpful waste-reduction tools—and Bluedot’s “How to Get Rid of (Almost) Anything” guide is one worth bookmarking. It offers responsible disposal tips for dozens of everyday […]
Holiday Trash or Treasure?
Holiday Trash or Treasure? A Guide to Cleaning Up Cape Cod’s Festive Fallout. Published on: December 19, 2024 ~A note from Extension’s Kari Parcell, Regional Waste Reduction Coordinator […]
Reframing the Waste Hierarchy
Did you know the R’s in the waste hierarchy help conserve our natural resources? When you rethink your consumption habits and take actions to reduce waste, you help […]
Plastic Bags in Food Compost Bins
Please do not put plastic bags of any kind into the food compost bins at the Eastham Transfer Station — if plastic is found, Black Earth Compost will […]
How Do I Recycle … Packaging?
Have you ever looked at a food package and wondered, “Can I recycle this?” You’re not alone. While more brands are adding recycling labels to their packaging, interpreting […]
How Do I Recycle … 6 pack rings and can carriers?
We all love a cold beverage in the summer—whether it’s sparkling water or a local craft brew—but what about the plastic that holds our cans together? Those rings […]