We discuss school lunch food waste, including amounts, reduction strategies, composting, and how schools have successfully tackled the problem.
Students select school lunch from a table that displays fruits and vegetables in an enticing way; “20111012-FNCS-LSC-0398” (CC BY 2.0) by USDAgov
Food waste in American schools: how much is out there?
by Christine Yott, updated on May 19, 2017
The limited data on school food waste usually focuses on plate waste from students in the National School Lunch Program.
Strategies to reduce food waste from school lunch
by Christine Yott on July 28, 2017
Your school can prevent food waste. Some food waste strategies are simple, while others require more planning for significant results.
Food waste management in schools: setting up your program
by Christine Yott on February 1, 2018
Schools have several options for food waste management. You can use share tables, donate unopened items, and compost food.
School food waste success stories: you can do it too!
by Christine Yott on March 28, 2018
Schools across the country have started food waste management programs. Here are the steps they took for their school programs.
