Community Innovation Fund (CIF) Project

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Cafeteria Waste Reduction

  • Year

    2023

  • Applicant type

    Education

  • Location

    Bend

  • Waste Action

    Reduce

  • Funds Used For

    water bottle fill station, reusable cups, plates, and bowls

  • Impact

    Project in progress

Student filling a water bottle at a refill station

Bear Creek Elementary, Amity Creek Elementary, and REALMS

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Project Details

Bear Creek Elementary, Amity Creek Elementary, and REALMS will reduce waste generated in their cafeterias by testing out a variety of reusable alternatives to single use items. Bear Creek Elementary will install a water bottle fill station in the cafeteria and their Green Team will pilot collection, washing, and storage logistics of a reusable cup system. Water in reusable cups will serve as an alternative option to single-use milk and juice cartons that are sent to landfill. Amity Creek Elementary and REALMS Green Teams will support the switch to reusable plates and bowls in the cafeteria, replacing paper boats that are sent to landfill.