Support adding "Reducing Food Waste" to the MA science curriculum guidelines!

LPS Green Teams

Local Zero Waste Network & Resources

SWoRD (School Waste Reduction & Diversion Working Group):

Visit the website and join the community! You will find a treasure trove of helpful information.

School Waste Reduction and Diversion Working Group

Map of waste tonnage by town

Mass DEP Highlights

Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grants ($5,000)

Food Waste Estimation Guide - RecyclingWorks MassachusettsUse Industry Standards RecyclingWorks has compiled industry data from published reports and studies, which can be used as guidance for facilities with little to no current food waste diversion program in place. The purpose of this tool is to help businesses and institutions in Massachusetts determine whether it is likely they are subject to the…

The Green Team

Videos of successful school compost programs.

Andover Sustainability Coordinator and school programs.
Arlington Town Recycle and Compost and school programs.
Franklin County Solid Waste Management District: 21 member towns in western Massachusetts. All schools compost and recycle.
Lexington Town Environmental Services, LexCompost Campaign 2020, and LPS Green Teams.
Natick Waste Page (including Compost Pilot).
Winchester Town Transfer Station.

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