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Launch of the MA Chapter of the Reuse Alliance

Launch of the MA Chapter of the Reuse Alliance. Edward Hsieh Executive Director, MassRecycle April 25 th , 2013. The Reuse Alliance. Connect – build relationships between individuals and organizations involved in reuse Support – increase public awareness and access to reuse opportunities

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Launch of the MA Chapter of the Reuse Alliance

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  1. Launch of the MA Chapter of the Reuse Alliance Edward Hsieh Executive Director, MassRecycle April 25th, 2013

  2. The Reuse Alliance • Connect – build relationships between individuals and organizations involved in reuse • Support – increase public awareness and access to reuse opportunities • Promote – advocate for increased reuse and push for pro-reuse policy

  3. Reuse Alliance Services • National alliance hosts a national conference semi-annually • Training and education opportunities • Social media assistance

  4. Need for a MA Chapter • MassRecycle’s refocused mission includes “higher-levels” of recycling • Our interactions with our membership indicates the need for a nexus of information on reuse • Clear target issues and obstacles

  5. Steering Committee Bill LaBelle Morgan Memorial Goodwill Karen Bouquillon Northampton Mark Lennon Institution Recycling Network Paul Curry BayState Textiles Rob Gogan Harvard University Randi Mail Cambridge John Grossman EcoBuilding Bargains/CET Brooke Nash MassDEP Shaun Newell More Than Words Donna Hunnewell The Wish Project Not shown: Jackie King, SMART; Tricia Conroy, MRM

  6. Current/Recent Steps • Quarterly steering committee calls • R3 Conference launch • Create website/educational resources • Increase the network • Developing an action plan/work plan for 2013

  7. Targeted Project (example) • Mattresses • Misconception about mattress reuse and public health issues • Identify any infrastructure obstacles • Promote opportunities to reuse mattresses properly

  8. How to Become Involved • Contact MassRecycle • Join the Steering Committee/Membership • Inform us of companies and organizations involved in reuse • Send us listings of reuse events in MA to circulate

  9. Contact Information Edward Hsieh Executive Director, MassRecycle 50 Franklin Street, 4th Floor Boston, MA 02110 617-338-0244 | director@massrecycle.org

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