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The Dawn of a New Day

Zero Waste Resources

Refuse Reduce Reuse Recycle

“What do I do with…?” We field a lot of questions that start with: “What do I do with…?”. Here we highlight some local resources for recycling items that can’t go in our Lexington curbside bins and might not be listed on the Town’s recycling web page. Do you know of a reuse or recycling resource …

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ZeroToGo Reusable Takeout

ZeroToGo ™ is a FREE pilot program for reusable takeout intended to significantly reduce the use of single-use plastic containers.  Nearly 1 trillion disposable food service products are used each year in the United States, resulting in 7.5 million tons of waste. ZeroToGo promotes a culture of reuse over a culture of throwaway, single-use. We …

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Textile Waste Resource Page

U.S. Impact The average American purchases 53 items of clothing a year. The current amount of clothes purchased is four times higher than in 2000. 65% of new garments are discarded within 12 months of purchase.  The Ecology of Fashion.The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA,November 16, 2024–August 31, 2025. Massachusetts Impact …

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Upcoming Events

  • 24OctSustainability FairJoin us at the 2026 Lexington Sustainability Fair! Learn about current LZW programs, meet board members, and participate in several reuse events like grad gowns and South Asian clothing swap!
    Lexington High School, Commons 1 and 2 10:00 am – 2:00 pmMore details »+ Google calendar
  • 6NovPumpkin Smash Bring your Halloween pumpkins and smash them into compost! Please remove all decorations. Lincoln Fields 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmMore details »+ Google calendar
  • 7NovIt’s a Wrap! Stop by the Genealogy Room after the book sale on Saturday Nov 7 and make a fabric wrap to take home with you! Members of the LexZeroWaste textiles and mending group will be on hand with everything you need to make or finish a bag or wrap and help reduce paper waste for your gift giving. Bring your own t-shirt or fabric, or choose from our collection.  LexZeroWaste in partnership with Cary Memorial Library Cary Library Genealogy Room 10:00 am – 1:00 pm+ Google calendar

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