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Board hears rollout of recycling, composting and reuse programs across district
Summary
The sustainability committee reported implementation of grant-funded recycling bins, composting partnerships, 'share bins' in cafeterias, a Bees Bargains gear-reuse program and the Project Grow elementary garden; committee will track diversion and energy-savings metrics as projects mature.
Brad and the sustainability committee updated the board on a number of green initiatives being implemented this school year, including grant-funded recycling bins placed in school buildings, a kitchen-area compost program run in partnership with Rust Belt Riders, and share bins for unopened cafeteria items.
Brad said the recycling rollout includes new labeling and education to avoid contamination and that composting currently diverts significant food-prep scraps; the committee will work with custodial staff and student volunteers to refine collection practices. He also described the Bees Bargains program, which collects used athletic gear for resale at Star Sports with proceeds directed to the Schools Foundation.
The board expressed interest in developing metrics for diversion and energy use tied to the LED retrofit and sustainability programs, and the sustainability committee plans to reconvene this fall to report preliminary data.
Speakers quoted: Brad (sustainability lead).
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