Weekly Green Audit: School Cafeteria

This week we’re talking about green auditing our schools. The lunchroom is a big part of this audit, because there are plenty of cafeteria areas that can usually be made more sustainable.
Our old green audit about your kitchen food pantry is a good place to start. Many of the questions you asked about your own home pantry can relate to your school, just on a grander scale.
Besides issues discussed in the pantry audit you’ll also want to look at…
Is the packaging used during lunch recycled?
Are students, teachers, and staff encouraged to recycle?
Are recycling bins located in various spots (near exits …read more