Martha Grover
Energy Efficiency Manager
781-979-4195
MGrover@cityofmelrose.org  

The City of Melrose encourages its residents to practice the 3 Rs:

 Reduce the amount you use
 Reuse as much as possible
 Recycle approved materials

Be sure to dispose of what's left in the most environmentally friendly way.
Below you will find tips to get you started and links to more information.

 Buy permanent items instead of disposables 
 Buy and use only what you need 
 Buy products with less packaging
 Use reusable grocery bags

 Repair items whenever possible
 Use reusable coffee mugs and water bottles
 Use cloth napkins and towels
 Reuse boxes, giftbags and ribbons
 Purchase refillable pens and pencils
 Donate extras to charity instead of throwing them away
 Reuse jars and cans for storage
 Donate used linens to animal shelters
 Shop resale

 Recycle paper, plastic, glass bottles, cardboard, and aluminum cans
 Recycle electronics
 Recycle used motor oil
 Compost grass, yard clippings, and dead plants
 Buy recycled products and products that use recycled packaging
 Recycle clothing and shoes

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