The BOE plans to switch from single-use wares in cafeterias to reusable wares that would be washed in dishwashers. Continue Reading →
Styrofoam Plates Out. Paper Plates In. The Future is Dishwashing in Greenwich Schools Cafeterias.
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Julie DesChamps
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GHS BEAK: Styrofoam Free School Lunches Are Better for the Environment
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“These trays also lead to enormous amounts of waste because they are not considered recyclable in Greenwich. Over 480,000 trays will be added to the waste stream each year – without these trays, there will be a 75% reduction of cafeteria waste.” – Emma Burstiner, GHS Beak Editor-in-Chief Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Emma Burstiner, GHS Beak, Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board, Julie DesChamps, PTAC Green Schools Committee, styrofoam
Parents Continue to Demand Better Food, Elimination of Styrofoam Trays at Greenwich Schools Cafeterias
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At Thursday’s BOE meeting parents and students continued to press the board for improved quality food in Greenwich Schools cafeterias. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Barbara O'Neill, Brigaid, Dan Giusti, Eastern Middle School, Environmental Action Club, Estelle Rouffiac-Creteur
BET Public Hearing Yields Opinions on Cardinal Field, NW Fire Station, TAG, Foam Trays
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A public hearing at town hall drew those in support of a northwest fire station as well as skeptics. There was testimony about removing Styrofoam trays from Greenwich Schools cafeterias, and of making all the district’s facilities ADA Compliant. Several people lamented the state of Cardinal Field. The GAF said they’d raise 20% of the cost of phase 1, with a focus on new bleachers and temporary bathrooms to replace the port-o-potties. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Debra Hess, Fire Dept Chief Peter Siecienski, Jill Obrlander, Julie DesChamps, Leslie Moriarty, Louisa Stone
Greenwich Beach Clean Up Yields Abundant Plastic, Clothes, Buoys and More
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About 200 volunteers showed up for the beach clean up on Sunday. Continue Reading →