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School Year 2023-2024
Statewide Working Group for Municipalities & Volunteers
Implementing Waste Reduction Programs in K-12 Schools
Mission of the Project
Mission of the Project
An ongoing working group of municipalities and volunteers that are invested in school waste reduction and diversion. Members meet virtually in October, February, May and once over the summer with other municipal officials and volunteers to review topics, share experience and learn from peers while working on the funding, marketing, implementation and management of school waste reduction programs.
Schedule:
Schedule:
Thursday 9:30am-11:00am
Thursday 9:30am-11:00am
School Waste Reduction Kickoff - America Recycles Day - November 15
School Waste Reduction Kickoff - America Recycles Day - November 15
School Waste Bans, School Recycling Policy and appropriate school signage should be in place. Campaign to Join The Green Team.
Tuesday 3:00pm-4:30pm
Tuesday 3:00pm-4:30pm
Plan Earth Day Events & Ensure you qualify for SMRP grants
Plan Earth Day Events & Ensure you qualify for SMRP grants
Municipalities need to confirm that their schools are recycling per their Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Survey submissions to MassDEP.
Wednesday 9:30am-11:00am
Wednesday 9:30am-11:00am
Program Evaluation
Program Evaluation
Review Earth Day activities, promote Reuse and Recycling, review end of year planning (locker/desk cleanout, supply donation or reuse).
Tuesday 9:30am-11:00am
Tuesday 9:30am-11:00am
Gear up for the New School Year
Gear up for the New School Year
Tweak existing programs, plan for volunteer transitions, implement new programs.
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