DEC funding will be used for outreach education, increased waste drop-off sites

PLATTSBURGH | The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) awarded the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) a two-year, $200,000 grant to reduce food waste throughout Clinton County. CCHD will be expanding upon its Eat Smart, Waste Less Clinton County project (2019-2022) and plans to:

  • Provide outreach and education on home-based food waste reduction strategies
  • Partner with small businesses to establish and implement food waste reduction and recycling policies
    and practices
  • Increase the number and accessibility of food waste drop-off sites and tools/resources for waste
    management

Read the full article in the Sun Community News.