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initiatives provide over 100 jobs for individuals who demonstrate their mission every day in the work that they do. Examples of Eureka Recycling's work include: • The Twin Cities Free Market, an internet program that lengthens the life of durable goods by connecting community members who have and can use them. • The Recycled Paper Co -op, which offers residents and businesses quality recycled paper at competitive costs. • Zero -waste event services from small meetings and block parties to large events like the Minnesota State Fair. • Composting and zero -waste services for restaurants, farmers markets, grocery stores and many others. • The most environmentally sustainable method of managing food waste: Tools, advice and workshops to help people prevent wasting food by helping them with shopping, storage and cooking habits. Back -yard and worm composting workshops that reach hundreds of people each year. Eureka Recycling also examines how waste can be prevented before we turn to recycling and composting and calls for accountability from the producers of packaging and products to better design their goods. By its efforts in programs, services and advocacy, Eureka Recycling aspires to help individuals, organizations and communities understand the significance ofzero waste and to achieve their own zero -waste goals. 10