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Kilgore Girl Scouts urge Cincinnati school board to cut cafeteria waste, reduce plastic and extend lunch time
Summary
A troop of fifth graders from Kilgore School told the Cincinnati Board of Education they completed a food-waste badge and recommended the district reduce plastic wrapping, restore share tables/collection of unopened food, add compost and recycling bins and lengthen lunch periods.
A troop of Kilgore Elementary fifth graders told the Cincinnati Board of Education on May 19 that food waste and plastic packaging in school cafeterias is harming the environment and offered a set of student-generated recommendations to reduce waste.
Several members of Girl Scout Troop 4161 presented their findings and ideas during the meeting's public-comment period, describing a troop project that earned a food-waste badge. The students said their research and classroom experience found common issues across schools:…
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