Untitled document Reducing waste at school instills a culture of responsible waste management in students while helping schools reduce their waste bill. With some creativity and a simple change of habit, schools can watch their dumpster size (and waste bill) shrink.

Pack a waste-free lunch

• Use a lunch box or reusable lunch bag.

• Pack your sandwich or salad in a reusable container.

• Bring a drink in a thermos instead of packing a drink box or one-use water bottle. (Buying beverages in larger containers saves money, too.)

• Avoid pre-assembled lunch kits with excess packaging you just throw away.

• Bring your own reusable utensils and cloth napkin that can be washed and used again.

• Try to pack only as much food as you will really eat.

If you buy lunch in the school cafeteria:

• Take only what you need so you don’t end up throwing away food or extra condiments.

• Don’t take (and discard) a lunch tray if you’re just carrying wrapped items to your table.

• Don’t forget to recycle your bottles and cans. (Remember at the present time, yogurt containers and fruit cups are not recyclable at school.)

More here: http://hamiltoncountyrecycles.org/index.php?page=reduce-waste-at-school