"Concerned about the amount of waste and use of nonrenewable items in school cafeterias, some Bay Area students and school districts have initiated changes toward more sustainable practices. In response to students' requests to be more eco-friendly, the Campbell Union School District has increased recycling efforts and is taking steps to reduce plastic waste. The district also plans to offer compostable utensils and large condiment dispensers in lieu of individual condiment packets."
"Students were tired of seeing plastic lunch waste all around their school campus, said Nalani Jackson, a 12th grader at Del Mar High School in San Jose and a member of the school's Sustainable Society Club. She said concerned students used polls and surveys to lobby for changes. We also had to attend a lot of the board meetings and make the students' voices heard to really push for this change."
Bay Area students and several school districts implemented sustainable cafeteria practices to reduce waste and reliance on nonrenewable items. Campbell Union School District expanded recycling and plans to replace single-use items with compostable utensils and large condiment dispensers instead of individual packets. Student groups used polls, surveys and attendance at board meetings to advocate for change and are credited as essential to progress. Districts report that student buy-in from elementary through high school is key to successful transitions. Palo Alto introduced reusable plastic baskets in 12 elementary schools, and Fremont added reusable trays in 10 elementary schools.
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