An interesting note from Attorney General Martha Coakley’s blog about the link between single stream recycling programs (all your recyclables go in one bin) and participation rates. According to Coakley, who cites the Mass Department of Environmental Protection, switching to a single stream program can increase the number of households participating by 50% (this based on a pilot study in Boston neighborhoods). Currently, 30 communities in the Bay State have implemented single stream programs, with the City of Boston the latest entrant. The City expects to save $1m this year by switching to single stream recycling. I’m not sure if Belmont has or is considering this option…anybody out there in the B2 community with info on whether this is under consideration, please comment or e-mail!
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