As a part of YCLA, the Hopkinton High School team applied for a small grant from VEEP/NHEEP and a grant from HPSF to order composters. After setting up the composters outside, students advertised around the school and started collecting compost. After five weeks – the system has diverted at least 150 gallons of organic waste from landfills.
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