Reuse
Reusable foodware in schools
For all of our school district
Schools in California produce over half a million tons of waste each year, with much of this waste coming from the cafeteria. While the majority of the waste stream in schools consists of organics, the rest is mainly from single-use foodware.
The Benefits of Reusable Foodware
Reduce trash
Reduce trash sent to landfill, Reduce exposure to harmful chemicals, Reduce disposal costs
education
Educate Students about reusable system and the importance of waste prevention, Climate change with a visible environmental education program
Mitigation
Mitigate environmental harm, Minimizes contamination in the organic stream,
Reuse is a simple sustainable behavior
As young people exposed to the reuse economy leave their schools, their awareness of their impact on the environment can guide other areas of their lives.
Coming together for a common goal
Adopting reuse in schools would have a staggering impact on the environment, especially with plastic contamination in the earth and ocean at an all-time high.
