May 9, 2025 · These single-use trays present two problems. They contain harmful chemicals known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, that can leach into food, posing …

This case study shows that a return to reusable utensils in schools can reduce both costs and life cycle environmental impact. Moreover, the case study shows that common concerns about …

The goal of this toolkit is to help your school or school district make the transition from single-use food service ware (foodware) containing harmful chemicals towards healthier and more …

Reducing the environmental impact of school meals involves addressing the waste generated by single-use tableware and trays. This START metric focuses on eliminating unnecessary waste …

By transitioning from single-use disposable food packaging to less-toxic durable alternatives at just 3 out of 16 schools, BUSD expects to eliminate 46,000 single-use utensils and 73,000 …

Replacing plastic and/or single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in schools is an excellent way to reduce plastic waste. Plastic accounts for 12% of the total trash disposed of in schools.

The Conscious Cafeteria Report, produced by Upstream and Ahimsa, is the latest evidence-based study projecting the environmental and financial impact of switching to reuse in K-12 schools …

Sep 1, 2024 · Given this backdrop, it becomes essential to comprehensively evaluate the life cycle environmental impacts of both disposable and reusable take-away lunch boxes, commonly …

Aug 14, 2024 · This toolkit is designed to help K-12 schools make the transition from single-use to healthier, more sustainable alternatives. Creating healthy and sustainable school cafeterias …

Today, schools are increasingly recognizing the benefits of switching to reusables for their sustainability efforts. By making this transition, schools can reduce negative environmental …