COLUMBIA — In mid-October, all Columbia Public Schools switched from serving meals on Styrofoam trays to biodegradable trays. Nutrition Services Director Laina Fullum has been looking for alternatives ...

SPRINGFIELD — Ninth graders at The Springfield Renaissance School never imagined their science class would be rooting through trash after lunch, especially on nacho day. And no one thought nearly a ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County Schools is launching a brand new environmentally friendly project at Osceola Elementary School this week. It's all centered on reducing waste at meal times.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Students at the Springfield Renaissance School finished off a big project Thursday with a press conference debuting new sustainable equipment in the lunch room. These new ...

It is estimated that an average of around 18 ounces (500 grams) of single-use plastic per person is used up in the meal deliveries on long-haul flights. The main body of the tray design is ...

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