@EurekaMN

We are a nonprofit social enterprise recycler and one of MN's leading #zerowaste organizations. Founding member of @AMBRecyclers

eurekarecycling.org/
Joined July 2015
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This week we are spreading the word about the impact of #batteries & electronics on our #recycling system. Electronics placed in the recycling cart risk the health & safety of our workers and increase the cost of doing business for communities. Learn more: bit.ly/40h7cxs
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We experience, on average, 17 fires a year in our Material Recovery Facility or inside one of our #recycling trucks. These fires are due to batteries in electronics that have been put in a curbside recycling cart.
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Batteries are in a growing number of products - from greeting cards to your toothbrush. When you are ready to discard these items, follow your county’s instructions for safe drop-off disposal options.
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At AMBR, our solution to plastic pollution starts with reduction! Then, reuse. Finally, design what's left for recycling. We recently shared this message at the conference "Plastics: A Forum on Research & Advocacy." Read more on our blog: ambr-recyclers.org/2024/10/a…

AMBR’s Solution to Plastic Pollution? Reduce First, then Reuse, and Design Whatever is Left for...

AMBR executives bring expertise in mission-based recycling to the national “Plastics: A Forum on Research & Advocacy” conference Two AMBR executives recently presented at Plastics: A Forum on...

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Time for Minnesota to do the same! #mnleg
Just Zero@JustZeroOrg10 Oct 2024
California has officially banned all plastic bags at grocery stores starting in 2026! This bold move closes loopholes from previous legislation and paves the way for a cleaner environment. 🙌 Like if you agree that it’s time to BAN the BAG! 🛍️ buff.ly/3XnCml0
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"We are not going to recycle our way out of the plastics crisis. The real solution lies in reducing the production and consumption of plastic in the first place." Our Co-President and National Coordinator of @AMBRecyclers Katie Drews at the Plastics Forum
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CA's @RobBonta's lawsuit against @exxonmobil drives home what AMBR advocates for. The petrochemical industry sold consumers on recycling as the solution to the plastics problem—it is not. We must first reduce, then reuse, and lastly redesign materials to be recyclable.
CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil
@CBSEveningNews23 Sep 2024
The California attorney general announced a lawsuit against ExxonMobil on Monday, alleging it engaged in a decadeslong deception about whether the plastics it manufactured can be recycled.
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This is why we recycle—to keep natural resources in the ground! We cannot continue producing infinite amounts of plastic and expect a livable planet. ♻️🌍
Plastic Pollutes
@PlasticPollutes23 Sep 2024
Plastics + climate change are connected. In 2019, 5.4% of global greenhouse gases (GHG) came from plastic production alone. Researchers estimate that plastic production could contribute between 21% and 31% of total global GHG by 2050. 💥 #PlasticPollutes bit.ly/4gznojg

Plastic Pollution & Climate Change are Connected

Plastic pollution and climate change are two of the biggest environmental challenges facing our planet today, and are closely connected.

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Join us this Wednesday, Sept 25th, at 6pm for a free screening of Plastic People - an award winning documentary about the human and environmental impacts of #microplastics Discussion to follow. RSVP here: bit.ly/3BbcO1L #ZeroWaste @plasticpeople_
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Did you know that zero waste practices can help fight the climate crisis? Reducing methane emissions from waste is one of the fastest ways to make an impact, and many communities across Asia are leading the charge! Read more in this op-ed bit.ly/4ea6Eh6

In Asia, Zero Waste Is Proving to Be a Climate Solution

Decentralized and community-led zero waste practices are a low-hanging fruit in addressing the climate crisis.

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Join us on Wednesday, Sept 25th, at 6pm at Hamline University for a free screening of Plastic People - an award winning documentary about the human and environmental impacts of #microplastics Discussion to follow. RSVP: bit.ly/3BbcO1L #ZeroWaste @plasticpeopledoc
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While RECA is providing leadership in the ambitious campaign to create a 100% electronic waste recycling program in Minnesota, we are learning from and monitoring progress and best practices in other states -- like New Hampshire: buff.ly/4d8gkam
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Plastic gets all the attention, but as our Co-president, Miriam Holsinger, points out they make up a small percentage of the recycling stream.
Alliance for Mission-Based Recycling@AMBRecyclers9 Sep 2024
Did you know plastics make up only 20% of the recycling stream? The other 80% is mixed paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, and steel, which we have been successfully recycling for decades. ♻ Check out webinar to learn more: youtu.be/p0GeTp2AOao?si=5CrO…
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Unfortunately, while Eureka and many of our allies are pushing for stronger definitions of recycling, the plastics industry is pushing to weaken the definition.
Alliance for Mission-Based Recycling@AMBRecyclers3 Sep 2024
When something is labeled recyclable, you might assume it can be recycled. Not so, at least for now. But the FTC's Green Guide updates could change that, unless the petrochemical & packaging industries get their way. Read more in our new blog! ⬇️ ambr-recyclers.org/2024/08/t…

The Fight to Define “Recyclable” - Alliance for Mission-Based Recycling

When consumers see a recyclable label, they should be confident that when they put that material in their bin, it will be turned into something new. Unfortunately, greenwashing and deceptive labeling...

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"When we shift to refill and reuse systems, we are not just cutting down on plastic waste—we are building a future where people and the planet thrive together." Read more via @EsquirePH 👇 esquiremag.ph/politics/news/…
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Things break, it's a fact of life. But thanks to MN's new Right to Repair Law, manufacturers must make parts, tools, and docs available to repair shops. Check out #EcoExperience to learn how this helps keep expensive devices & appliances out of landfills. pca.state.mn.us/news-and-sto…

Eco Living – New law gives Minnesotans more power to fix their electronics | Minnesota Pollution...

Minnesota’s Digital Fair Repair Act went into effect July 1. Here’s why it matters and how you can use it to save money and the environment

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Just a reminder that our recycling routes are delayed next week due to the Labor Day holiday. Our trucks will be delayed by one day - running Tuesday, Sept 3rd - Saturday, Sept 7th. Happy Labor Day!
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Their secret is out. 🤫 👀 Big Oil doesn't want you to know that plastics are their Plan B when fossil fuel regulation is on the horizon. In the past years, plastic production has increased tremendously, multiplying Big Oil's profit. 💰💰💰
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We need legally binding, time-bound, and ambitious targets to cap and dramatically reduce virgin plastic production. Sign the #PlasticsTreaty petition to demand world leaders to protect future generations. 👉 bit.ly/PlasticsTreatyPetitio… #BreakFreeFromPlastic #plasticpollution
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Every action we take to reduce waste makes a difference! Reduce, Reuse, & then Recycle are crucial steps in minimizing waste & reversing the environmental impacts of disposable culture. Read more about staying motivated & having an impact: bit.ly/4dDjPH5
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