MIT Recycles

04/26/2021

Single use coffee cups and lids are trash. Keep them out of our recycling stream.

A special thank you to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Office of Sustainability for today's IAP session.

In today's "Talking " session, it was confirmed that lids and from single use cups are NOT recyclable at .

The sleeve is the only part that is

There is still time for you to join and learn more (link below).
The series will take place on Wednesdays, January 13th, 20th*, and 27th, 2021 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST.

https://mit.zoom.us/j/94371883750

Hope we see you there!

04/05/2021

Check out these tips to make recycling easier at home.

Here are four steps to get you recycling in an apartment with minimum hassle and maximum impact on the environment.

http://ow.ly/lS1r50E8eCk

03/13/2021

Understanding how to dispose of an item can get complicated as this article explains. It describes the intricacies of biodegradable versus compostable plastics. Neither are accepted in MIT’s single stream recycling program.

Bioplastics, biodegradable plastics, and compostable plastics. How do they differ? And are they the solution to our plastic problem?

http://ow.ly/sftA50Dn5WS

08/31/2019

Join the Reusable Revolution and reduce your impact on the planet. Use a refillable water bottle and coffee mug. Go a step further and bring your own plate and utensils to events!

LOVE THIS!

Credit: Carla Scotto Art

04/25/2017

Not sure how to recycle pizza boxes? Today we're going to solve this little mystery for you. Just take a minute and read through our guide.

04/16/2017

How much trash do you generate? Carry it around to find out.

Trash On Mah Back 2017 [04/16-4/22]

04/07/2017

Choose to Reuse celebrates Earth Week with a special gardening section on April 20. In addition our regular cool, free stuff, we're encouraging people to bring in their extra pots, magazines and other gardening items to the first floor of the Stata Center.

02/14/2017

UA Sustainability members attended the PLAN (Post Landfill Action Network) Students for Zero Waste Conference this November

05/28/2016

It's Memorial Day Weekend - If you're hosting a BBQ, shop your fridge first, repurpose leftovers, and compost the scraps.