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School Year 2026-2027
Statewide Workgroup for Municipalities & Volunteers
Implementing Waste Reduction Programs in K-12 Schools
Mission of the Project
Mission of the Project
An ongoing workgroup of municipalities and volunteers that are invested in school waste reduction and diversion. Members meet virtually four times a year with other municipal officials and volunteers to review topics, share experiences and learn from peers while working on the funding, marketing, implementation and management of school waste reduction programs.
Schedule:
Schedule:
Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Welcome Back!
Welcome Back!
Tweak existing programs, plan for volunteer transitions, implement new programs, start planning for America Recycles Day on November 15th, and campaign to join the Green Team!
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
New Year, New Goals!
New Year, New Goals!
The school year is nearly half over! Reflect on waste reduction & diversion programs already in place in your school. Consider how they can be improved in the next year.
Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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!
Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Program Evaluation
Program Evaluation
Consider ways to keep students and staff engaged in waste reduction and diversion at the end of the year and through the summer! Plan locker cleanouts, graduation cap and gown collections, and more!
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