Say NO to plastic cutlery and YES to biodegradable cutlery

Our goal for this project is to reduce the plastic waste produced by the utensils handed out in the school's cafeteria. Right now, the cafeteria provides a plastic fork, knife and spoon wrapped in a plastic bag. For someone who just needs a single fork, this is very wasteful and could be easily avoidable. We are pursuing this goal in an attempt to lower the carbon foot-print produced by the school. This is just one small step in helping Champlain college become a sustainable campus. Sustainable schools are proven to improve mental health, help the environment and teach students a life long…