Dallas, TX
School Cafeterias
The Plastic Reduction Project in Coppell aims to replace single use plastic with reusable materials to save costs for the school district. Preliminary analysis shows moving to reusables will cut costs for the district because of currently available subsidies for all reusable utensils by plasticfreerestaurants.org even after considering additional expenses related to cleaning, training, and labor. We want to pilot this plan at CHS9 campus or one of the chosen schools by the district, to test out the idea. Once we know that it works, we hope that it can be implemented across the district.
Restaurants
Our goal is also to reduce single use plastics in restaurants by conducting surveys to gauge customer sentiment, as well as work with restaurants to implement a solution that is feasible and cost effective for restaurants. Some possible options to reduce single use plastics include
- Using only reusable utensils in on-site dining
- Paper bags for takeout/to-go orders
- An option at check out to provide single use items including condiments only if requested
- Bringing your own containers for to-go orders or restaurant owned reusable
Get Involved
Want to help us reach our goals for a healthier and more sustainable school environment while saving taxpayer dollars? Worried about food deliveries in styrofoam or plastic that can leach chemicals into your food? Tired of getting those unneeded packs of utensils?
Then join the cause!
- Donate to the cause by clicking the Donate button below
- Spread the word to friends and family on social media
- Volunteer if you you're a CISD student or a parent
- Volunteer to canvass and restaurants and work with owners/managers
Reach out on any of the above items via the web form below. Let's move forward together.
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