This resolution approves an application for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to support a school cafeteria composting program in 33 Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. The program aims to provide equipment, supplies, and services to divert food waste from landfills and educate students and staff on sustainable waste management practices.
A resolution approving an application for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Waste Services, to support the implementation of a school cafeteria composting program at 33 Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools by providing equipment, supplies, and services needed to divert food waste from landfills while educating students and staff on sustainable waste management practices.
What it does
- 1Approval of grant application to the U.S. Conference of Mayors for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant.
- 2Implementation of a composting program in 33 Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools.
- 3Provision of necessary equipment, supplies, and services to support food waste diversion and education.
This resolution approves an application for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to support a school cafeteria composting program in 33 Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. The program aims to provide equipment, supplies, and services to divert food waste from landfills and educate students and staff on sustainable waste management practices.
Activity timeline
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