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Climate Action Committee presses schools to pilot recycling, composting and idling reductions under MAPC grant
Summary
The Stoughton Climate Action Plan Committee told the school committee it has MAPC support and recommended district‑wide recycling, pilot composting programs and curriculum on sustainability; the committee discussed logistics, capital needs and cross‑agency coordination but took no formal vote.
The Stoughton Climate Action Plan Committee presented its work plan to the School Committee on May 20, outlining a draft climate action plan for the town that includes measures for the public schools such as district‑wide recycling, cafeteria composting pilots and curriculum on sustainability.
Molly Cochran, chair of the Climate Action Plan Committee, said the committee won a grant and is working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to draft and then implement the plan. Cochran said the goal is to finalize a draft by December or January and then select one priority to implement with MAPC’s help.
Rachel Lazarus, committee secretary, described specific interim…
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