One month ago, the school of just over 200 students ... from nine 50-gallon bags to one-third of a bag. The change stems from Rhode Island’s plastic-foam ban, which took effect Jan.

RUSHFORD, Minn. (KTTC) – A science teacher in the Rushford-Peterson School District is being recognized by the community for an effort that has recycled more than 3,000 pounds of plastic bags.