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Nabnasset Students 'Upcycle,' Raise Money for Schools
Sustainable Westford's "Upcycle It!" program that reuses non-recyclable items raised more than $600. State Rep. James Arciero, D-Westford, praised students for chipping in.
A group of Nabnasset School students helped turn a bunch of trash into cash for their school system.
The students pitched in to help Sustainable Westford's unique "Upcycle It!" program, which turns nonrecyclable items like chip bags, candy wrappers, and drink pouches into backpacks and notepads -- among other items.
The group sends the trash to TerraCycle, a New Jersey-based company that recycles the items. In turn, the company agreed to pay two cents for each nonrecyclable item collected. The money is then donated to the school system.
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On Friday, Sustainable Westford's Kristina Greene presented the first check to the school system for $674.12. More money is one the way.
Students said they are excited to help and said they have gotten family members involved. State Rep. James Arciero came to the school to congratulate them.
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Greene has set up bins all over town for people to drop off nonrecyclables. Locations include:
- Winter Farmers Market on Saturdays at the
Along with drink pouches, items that can be collected include glue containers, chip bags, granola bar wrappers, coffee bags, and other items. More information can be found here.
Greene is also .
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