Average annual savings for schools that switch to reusables*
the conscious cafeteria report
Schools that switch save
Ahimsa and Upstream partnered to conduct a national pilot study to explore the savings 15 elementary schools saw when switching to reusable stainless steel trays. The results will WOW you.
83%
reduction in carbon emissions. And that's just one of the benefits of introducing stainless steel to schools.
Over $2,800
in total cost savings
3,300 pounds
of waste eliminated
73,747
single-use items eliminated
Over 19 tons
in carbon savings
Over $1,000
in waste hauling savings
9,747 gallons
of water saved
*Based on schools with 500 students - potential exponential savings for larger schools and districts
A Global Plastic Threat
According to the Endocrine Society, "Plastics contain and leach hazardous chemicals, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that threaten human health."
According to the UN, "The impacts of plastic production and pollution on the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss and pollution are a catastrophe in the making."
In the UK, polluting single-use plastics will be banned. These include: single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, balloon sticks, and certain types of polystyrene cups and food containers.