Household food waste reduction grant
Summary
Commission members joined the school district's new Waste Reduction Subcommittee and found Green Bay Area Public Schools is behind on basic recycling and food waste — a partnership is forming to help.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown grant amount; requires significant staff time for a 15-page narrative plus federal-compliance reporting.
Students and taxpayers, through less landfill waste and better recycling in schools.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Sustainability Commission - Jul 16, 2026
The nonprofit Rooted In wants the city to partner on applying for a World Wildlife Fund/EPA food waste prevention grant, but the application is intensive and staff capacity is tight. Staff will meet with Rooted In and report back.
Sustainability Commission - May 20, 2026
Commission members joined the school district's new Waste Reduction Subcommittee and found Green Bay Area Public Schools is behind on basic recycling and food waste — a partnership is forming to help.
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