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Mayor proclaims May 4–10 as International Compost Awareness Week in Morton Grove
Summary
Mayor Daniel P. DeMaria proclaimed May 4–10, 2025, as International Compost Awareness Week in Morton Grove and encouraged residents to explore composting services such as Groot and Waste Not.
Mayor Daniel P. DeMaria read a proclamation declaring May 4–10, 2025, as International Compost Awareness Week in Morton Grove and urged residents and businesses to consider composting services.
The proclamation described composting as a resource-management practice that supports soil health, reduces dependence on chemical fertilizers, aids water conservation and provides local job opportunities. It stated that organic materials account for roughly 30% of material entering landfills and said composting is a primary method to reach waste-diversion goals. The mayor named Groot and Waste Not as example composting service providers and encouraged residents to explore pickup options for landscape trimmings and food scraps.
The board received the proclamation as part of the president’s report; no formal vote was required.
