$180,000 supports sustainable waste management programs

Thursday, 4 May 2023 05:20

By Tonya Organ

The funding is for programs offered through the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board.

The City of Corner Brook is getting money to buy four new tumblers to help improve access to community composting.

Over $4600 will go to the city’s Organic Waste Diversion through Community Focused Composting. The funding is for programs offered through the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board.

More than $180,000 has been provided to 18 projects that support sustainable waste management. Gros Morne Inn/Taste Restaurant will get $15,000 to buy and install an on-site commercial composter. The compost will be used for gardening projects at the inn.

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