Excerpt:
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest threats to our oceans — and we decided to take action right here in our cafeteria.
Content:
We started with a Plastic-Free Fridays challenge, encouraging students to pack lunches in reusable containers. Over time, it became a habit. Now, every day looks like Plastic-Free Friday. We’ve replaced plastic straws with paper ones, added refill water stations, and educated students about the lifecycle of single-use plastics. The result? We’ve reduced our cafeteria waste by nearly 40% in just six months.