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MI Green School Guide: project catalog
School food waste audit

Reducing school food waste can reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as waste management costs!

In this activity, students will measure food waste at lunch, collect and analyze data, conduct interviews, and create a plan to reduce school food waste.

MI Green Schools category:

Reduce, reuse, recycle

This project impacts:

 Academics and engagement

 Operations and procurement

Cost scale:

$0 - free resources and recycled materials

 $25 - $75 - minor purchases or fundraising necessary

Resources

For teachers and staff

Printable signs and more