Town Of Arlington: Recycling Is Just The Beginning

Press release from Town of Arlington:

03/05/2021

Erin Bumgarner, another Arlington resident, occupies a corner of Yes! where she offers refills of common household purchases through her “Joyful Market and Refillery” initiative. She’ll refill empty shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and hand soap bottles with liquids from bulk containers off-site and arrange for customers to pick up the purchases at Yes! 

Greater Goods and Yes! can admit three people at a time inside, but if customers plan ahead, curbside pick-up is available.  For hours and product lists visit their websites: https://www.yesplasticfree.com and https://joymarket.store

For Arlington residents inclined to go further afield, Cleenland in Cambridge offers a long menu of products sold in bulk from shampoo to bug spray, body lotion to oxygen bleach.  They also stock dry goods from recycled materials such as garbage bags, tissues, and toilet paper. Cleenland also sells many non-consumables as well such as tote bags, reusable takeout utensils, sponges, and much more.  Their menu of items is updated regularly on their website at: https://www.cleenland.com/.  They sell empty containers or customers can bring their own!

Arlington should now progress beyond recycle to less waste and more reuse.  There are new local options to help accomplish this while, at the same time, supporting local entrepreneurs.  It’s a win-win!

Arlington DPW supports wastes prevention, reuse, and repair in addition to recycling and composting. We are on the lookout for suggestions from our residents.  More ideas and answers to common waste reduction questions at arlingtonma.gov/recycle.

This press release was produced by Town of Arlington. The views expressed here are the author’s own.