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Students urge Mountain View Whisman leaders to pilot reusable dishware at Landau Elementary
Summary
Landau Elementary students and community partners urged the Mountain View Whisman School District board to pilot reusable metal trays and commercial dishwashing at Landau, and trustees asked staff to explore a summer pilot and report back in the fall.
Landau Elementary students asked the Mountain View Whisman School District board on Tuesday to begin a pilot replacing single‑use trays, cartons and compostable utensils with reusable metal trays, cups and utensils and a commercial dishwasher.
The student presenters, part of Landau’s Green Team, outlined environmental and health arguments for reusables and suggested the district pursue a small, fall pilot at Landau. They said district contacts and potential donated equipment are available and that county grants and nonprofit donations could offset start‑up costs.
Why it matters: The students’ proposal touches procurement, facilities and food service operations. Board members said a pilot would require a facilities assessment — to confirm space, plumbing and power for…
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