The R&R Working Group was established to help in the development of a MassDEP Strategic Reduce and Reuse Action Plan as outlined in the 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan. The working group is open to anyone interested in providing input on source reduction, reuse, and repair strategy in Massachusetts, and keeping informed of new policy and program developments.
News & Updates
July 2024
Deconstruction Workgroup video playback and presentations are available here.
April 2024
Reduce & Reuse Meeting video playback and presentations are available here.
December 2021
MassDEP released its final Reduce & Reuse Action Plan, which the agency committed to develop and update, with input from the R&R Working Group, as part of its 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan.
Additional Resources
Agenda & Meeting Materials
The next virtual meeting of the MassDEP Reduce & Reuse Working Group is scheduled for:
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
The meeting will feature recent developments for reusable foodservice ware in Massachusetts, along with other reuse updates and upcoming grant opportunities.
To register for the virtual meeting click here.
The next virtual meeting of the MassDEP Deconstruction Workgroup is scheduled for:
TBD
Via webinar