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Zero Waste Resources
“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 …
Learn MoreZeroToGo 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 …
Learn MoreTextile 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 …
Learn MoreUpcoming Events
Bring your Halloween pumpkins and smash them into compost! Please remove all decorations.
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
Looking for a fun way to repurpose clothing and fabric or simply make worn clothes feel new and exciting again? Drop in to the monthly Mending Group and share ideas, techniques and projects in progress with other community members trying to “Mend it, not End it.” No experience necessary.
Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday
WHAT WE’RE COLLECTING
- Dressers
- Sheet sets, blankets, comforters, and new bed pillows
- Towels (bath, hand, and washcloths)
- Pots and pans and bakeware
- Silverware, cooking utensils
- Lamps and lampshades
- Microwaves, coffee makers, rice cookers, blenders, and toasters
- Framed art
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Looking for a fun way to repurpose clothing and fabric or simply make worn clothes feel new and exciting again? Drop in to the monthly Mending Group and share ideas, techniques and projects in progress with other community members trying to “Mend it, not End it.” No experience necessary.
Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday