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Grants, carton recycling partnerships and high school program propel local recycling efforts
Summary
The committee discussed grant opportunities from the Center for EcoTechnology and carton-recycling partnerships that require elementary–high school pairings; Simsbury High School reported rapid uptake of new recycling programs and student-led education efforts.
Committee members reported progress on several waste and recycling initiatives and discussed potential grants and partnerships for schools.
The group said the Center for EcoTechnology has renewed grant funds to help municipalities prepare for anticipated state food-waste legislation; committee members plan to involve school nutrition staff to determine whether local schools meet thresholds that could…
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