Committee approves prior minutes, plans spring events
Zero Waste Salem advances spring event planning and mission redraft. The committee, with nine members present, approved prior minutes unanimously and moved forward scheduling for a March 21 Book Swap, May 16 Repair Cafe, and June 6 Swap'N'Drop. The February Repair Cafe, rescheduled due to snow,
Zero Waste Salem · Meeting of March 3, 2026
SALEM — Zero Waste Salem advances spring event planning and mission redraft. The committee, with nine members present, approved prior minutes unanimously and moved forward scheduling for a March 21 Book Swap, May 16 Repair Cafe, and June 6 Swap'N'Drop. The February Repair Cafe, rescheduled due to snow, completed 54 appointments with a 76 percent full-repair rate and high satisfaction ratings.
The committee will vote on its revised mission statement at the April 7 meeting. Waste Reduction Coordinator Alisa Cherkasova reported assisting Beverly with school composting. Guest Andy Varela presented a proposed ordinance requiring businesses generating over half a ton of weekly food waste to establish composting contracts through the health department.
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Source: the Zero Waste Salem meeting of March 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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