The Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School (Bates) became the  to participate in the FRC, and the Town of Wellesley is an FRC endorser.  In Spring 2016, parents from Bates School, the SEC and Natural Resources Commission (supported by the FRC, WasteWise the Bates School Principal, the , and Wellesley Food Services) conducted a comprehension assessment of all waste leaving the Bates School cafeteria.  A detailed description of the design and results of that audit appear in the  report. Please see the following links to learn more about our program.
- Â – Waste Wise Wellesley SEC Initiative
- Â – Waste WiseWellesley SEC Initiative
