In 2018, the North Andover Public School District was awarded a Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal/Regional Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). The grant allowed the District to procure signage and other equipment needed to implement waste diversion sorting stations in cafeterias across the district. Today, the district diverts approximately 750 pounds of food scraps and compostable materials, as well as 100 pounds of liquids per day, totaling over 74 tons per year. […]
Food Waste
How to Implement a Food Waste Diversion Program at Your School
Discover how to start a food waste divertion program in schools, cut waste and costs, and boost sustainability with this guide.
Food Waste Reduction: Strategies and Resources
Learn how to start a school composting program to reduce food waste and promote sustainability
How to Set Up the New Age Composter
Video demonstrating how to set up the compost bin available from The Green Team
How to Compost at School Video Tutorial
Watch this video to learn practical tips and strategies for reducing food waste at home and in schools, promoting sustainability and conservation
