NYS Pollution Prevention Institute

Interested in learning more about the opportunities and challenges of accepting food scraps on farms? Join Cornell University on May 19th at 1pm for Circular@NE: A Workshop on Food Scrap Recycling in the Northeast. http://ow.ly/Ollw50EOIiA

The brand-new Recycle Right NY website launched last week! Check it out at https://recyclerightny.org/. Encourage your family and friends to recycle right, and together we can help New York residents become the best recyclers in the nation! #RecycleRightNY #KnowBeforeYouThrow

Today individuals organizations around the globe are celebrating #EarthDay, pledging to make a difference. We encourage all to participate, learn what you can, and think about what changes you can make in your everyday life. These resources can help: http://ow.ly/3c4N50Ev4Hx

Happy Earth Day! Join in the celebration by visiting the Recycle Right NY campaign’s brand-new website at recyclerightny.org/ - a statewide hub for recycling related information. Interactive tools and resources will help you find your local recycling guidelines and provide waste reduction, reuse, and recycling tips for more than 300 common household items. Today, let’s unite to Restore Our Earth and pledge to recycle right! #RecycleRightNY #EarthDay

Looking to reduce your food waste this Thanksgiving? Start by buying less with #SaveTheFood's guestimator, which calculates how much food you actually need to keep everyone full. https://bit.ly/3fpXAa4

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, a great way to show gratitude for the resources we have is to keep waste to a minimum by estimating the amount of food you need, avoiding single-use items, and knowing how to #RecycleRightNY.

Contamination is scary for any recycling program. While enjoying treats this Halloween, it’s important to not trick ourselves into wishcycling items like candy wrappers that don’t belong in the recycling stream. Know your recycling program and only recycle accepted items. #RRNY

Is your company looking to reduce the climate change impacts of refrigerants? Is it looking for guidance on purchasing affordable, energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment that uses next-generation refrigerants? If so, the Procurement Recommendations for Climate Friendly Refrigerants Toolkit can help. It offers clear guidance for purchasers seeking to secure equipment with climate friendly refrigerants. View it today! https://bit.ly/3nSxcty

Use fallen leaves sustainably by mulching them into the grass with a lawn mower for added nutrients, or you can collect them for a home compost system. If possible, use reusable bins or barrels for your yard debris. #RRNY