ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
Member district, OCPS and their students are leading the way to create a more sustainable food system. By making incremental changes to reduce waste, we can have a tremendous impact on the environment.
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OCPS celebrated Earth Day 2024 with a look at the district’s ongoing pilot program to reduce food waste. As of the beginning of this school year, 21 schools participating in the program have composted more than 151,000 pounds of food! The compost is collected, and in return, schools with community gardens can use it to grow new fruits, vegetables and flowers. EARTH DAY 2024
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SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Member SDUSD has been making efforts to feed students, not landfills, since 2016, through the Love Food Not Waste program. Food and Nutrition Services is partnered with two high school sophomores, Henry Jiang and Kai Trees, to launch a compostable cutlery pilot. The pilot will test biodegradable spork alternatives, including birch, bamboo, and pressed bamboo, for student acceptability and future expansion.
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