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North Andover schools report 110,000 pounds diverted; green teams recognized for cafeteria composting
3820334 · June 13, 2025
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Summary
District volunteers, custodians and noon attendants expanded cafeteria waste diversion and student-led green teams across schools; the program returned compost for gardens and reduced landfill waste.
The North Andover School Committee recognized district “green teams” and presented a three-year account of an expanded cafeteria waste-diversion and composting program that now serves every school.
Joanna O’Connell, who leads North Andover Green Schools, told the committee the district now diverts roughly 3,000 pounds of food waste and compostable trays per week and uses the…
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