The Waste-Free Lunch

Examine what you throw away after lunch. Can that package be eliminated or replaced with something reusable or recyclable? What resources were used in the manufacture of those one-use wrappings? Ever notice how expensive those individual-sized packages are?

The average student throws away 67 pounds of lunch waste per school year! How many kids are in your classroom? In your school? You can make a difference by learning how to pack a waste-free lunch.

Are You an Educator?

Charleston County Environmental Management works with local schools to reduce waste and increase recycling by offering waste-free lunch presentation and initiatives. If you are an educator interested in teaching students about how to reduce waste, contact the Environmental Management Department at (843) 720-7111 for more information.