in the strength of my neighborhood story what connects the author to his or her past? What does that "thing" represent to the author? What does it remind this person of about themselves, their identity, or their personal history?

Should composting be required in school cafeterias? some people believe that uneaten food from school cafeterias should be composted to reduce the amount of trash in landfills. others argue that composting is time-consuming and difficult for schools to manage.