Many people in the school throw their foods in the dustbins

People throw the foods on the ground not caring about anything

By Florence Arora

Comments

We should implement a food recovery system to donate excess food to local shelters. Additionally, educating students about mindful eating and portion control can significantly reduce waste.

Two Key Learnings from Workshops

1. The importance of sustainable living and reducing food waste to mitigate climate change.

2. Effective communication strategies to raise awareness about social issues, like food wastage, and inspire positive change.

By Taran Kaur Ranu CBSE 6B

Food for Thought: Stop Wasting at Our School!

As a student, I've noticed disturbing food waste in our cafeteria. Daily, uneaten meals, fruits, and snacks are thrown away. One-third of globally produced food is wasted, and our school contributes to this.

Let's Stop Wasting!

- Take only what you can eat

- Try new foods

- Eat fruits and veggies

- Share extra food

- Use reusable containers

Ideas:

- Food Recovery

- Food Waste Monitoring

- Sustainable Cafeteria

- Food Education

- Student Ambassadors

Green Workshops taught me:

- Food waste contributes to climate change

- Composting helps

- Small actions make a difference

Join the movement! Be mindful, encourage friends, and share ideas. Let's save food, resources, and our planet!

By- Taran Kaur Ranu CBSE 6B

Food wastage is an important problem we should be addressed immediately

To reduce food wastage in schools, implement portion control to serve age-appropriate meal sizes and encourage students to take only what they can eat. Educate students on the importance of minimizing waste through awareness campaigns and interactive activities. Introduce a composting system for leftovers and collaborate with local charities to donate surplus food. Regularly survey students to understand their preferences and adjust menus accordingly. Promote “sharing tables” where unopened, uneaten items can be shared with others. Engage parents and staff to reinforce these practices at home and school, fostering a culture of sustainability and responsibility.

-Adwita CLSP 8B

-by Himanee.Jain

CBSE 7B

CBSE 7B

By Saanvi Atla

CLSP 7D

• Saanvi Atla, CLSP 7D

Food wastage refers to the disposal of edible food that could have been consumed. This issue has serious consequences, including increased hunger, economic loss, and environmental harm. Wasted food also means wasted resources such as water, land, and energy, and when it decomposes in landfills, it produces methane, a gas that contributes to global warming. To address this problem in schools, students should be encouraged to take only the amount of food they can finish and avoid discarding leftovers. Schools can implement composting systems for food scraps, donate surplus food where possible, and conduct awareness programmes such as poster campaigns or food-saving initiatives. By promoting mindful consumption, schools can play an important role in reducing food wastage and protecting the environment.

-Sheetal Dora

CLSP 7B

CLSP 7B

CLSP 7B