zero waste

From Campus to... Landfill? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at UMN’s E-Waste

December 19, 2025 | By Gabriel Tufte

Before my tour of the UMN ReUse Program Warehouse, I already knew that e-waste poses some problems. But seeing what actually happens to our campus electronics — what gets reused, repaired, recycled, or thrown out — really made it hit home.

Launching the Reuse Revolution in NOHO!

December 16, 2025 | By Kerry Doyle

What if your local downtown businesses collaborated to offer reusable containers to customers, free of charge? This is exactly what is happening in Northampton!

Ever Wonder How Batteries are Recycled?

December 12, 2025 | By Maria Jensen

Well, wonder no more, because I just got back from visiting the United States’ largest lithium battery recycler.

Two workers in safety gear unloading crates of battery packs

Image of Clean Water Action’s Zero Waste Organizer, Amber Schmidt!

Getting Dirty for the Data in Jamaica Plain, MA!

November 24, 2025 | By Kerry Doyle

What do plates,💩, and pickleballs all have in common? They’re all things we found in the trash at our downtown JP waste audit!

Repair, Don’t Replace: How Fixing My Headphones Changed My Perspective

November 10, 2025 | By Gabriel Tufte

This experience taught me something beyond just saving money. By choosing to repair instead of replace, I made a more sustainable choice that helped reduce electronic waste.

Image of Clean Water Action's Amber Schmidt

Stamford Leads the Way in Cutting Plastic Trash and Costs

October 27, 2025 | By Kerry Doyle and Amber Schmidt

Local governments are on the front lines in the fight against plastic pollution and the City of Stamford is stepping up as a leader. This summer, Stamford’s Board of Representatives voted in favor of a new ordinance limiting the use and disposal of single-use plastic dining ware.