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Many thanks to all who participated in our last “Name That Stuff” contest. We received about 24 responses … many of which were actually correct! (For those of you still wondering, the mystery shot was a picture of the guides and latches for lifting containers on the back of a rearloader, a safety device used for commercial container pickups.) Here’s this issue’s stumper … Once again, the first 5 people with the correct answer win some neat stuff. Email your answer to info@savethatstuff.com. Good luck!
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Boston University, June 5-7, 2008
Join hundreds of business owners and entrepreneurs, BALLE network leaders, economic development professionals, and local government officials to discuss emerging opportunities to grow community wealth through strong locally-owned businesses.
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Let your customers know that you recycle, with the new Save That Stuff “We Recycle” stickers. These cling stickers can be placed in your door or window, and send a terrific message about your commitment to sustainable business practices. If you would like a sticker for your business, please call Adam at 617.241.9998 or email at
adam@savethatstuff.com.
Meet Adalton Teixeira
Remember when paper recycling meant painstakingly sorting your paper so that the only paper in the bin was white? Those days are long gone … and paper recycling now includes almost anything. As they say … "If you can rip it, you can recycle it." Make sure your team is maximizing your paper recycling with this simple poster that can be hung near any paper recycling areas. To get your posters, call Adam at 617.241.9998 or email at adam@savethatstuff.com. Please note: This article also appeared in our Spring 2006 newsletter, as a refresher on the many types of paper you can recycle with Save That Stuff. City of Boston and Mayor Menino's 2007 Green Business Award
Last Call for the Paper Newsletter As a company committed to sustainable business practices, we are trying to limit our use of paper. With our next issue, we will convert the Save That Stuff newsletter to an "online-only" version. If you have been receiving the paper newsletter and would like to receive our news in online form (and we hope you do!), please contact us via email at info@savethatstuff.com to provide your updated email address. And thanks! Caring for your cart … (Yes, you do need to care for your cart!)
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Many of Save That Stuff's paper recycling customers know Dalton by name. He has become a familiar sight as he drives through Cambridge on Friday, and through Boston on Monday and Thursday. One group of people who may not know him as well are the students at Boston College — many of them are still sleeping when he finishes his Tuesday run there, before moving on to Brookline. Dalton has an amazing memory, which makes him a terrific asset to the company, and to his customers, since he easily remembers the fine details of each customer's needs. Originally from Brazil, Dalton enjoys his annual trips back home to visit friends and family. He is the proud father of three children.
It just gets easier and easier to do your part
Save That Stuff is proud to report that we were honored with one of the city's first Green Business Awards. The contest recognized "12 businesses and five residents who have gone above and beyond in their attempts to use green technologies and sustainable practices in their businesses and communities."
Save That Stuff has thousands of green, blue and brown carts hard at work … holding recyclables and compost for our clients. They are one of the three pillars of our collection system*, and a part of your "physical plant". Given how hard they work, these carts need some TLC every now and then, especially food waste and can and bottle carts. Gently wipe the top of the cart lid with soap and water to keep it looking good. Periodically give the interior a refreshing shower to keep it smelling clean. Believe us … it's a small thing to do to keep your carts in great shape!