Project Green Seckman Middle School Character Council Safety Committee

Green Solutions  In our school district schools are currently using Styrofoam trays which are harmful in many ways.

Disadvantages of Styrofoam  Styrofoam contains a known Carcinogen  Styrofoam is not bio-degradable  Styrofoam is also non recyclable  Chemicals in Styrofoam can leech into food and harm humans

Advantages of Going Green  Styrofoam alternatives are recyclable  These alternatives are also bio- degradable  These alternatives do not contain any harmful chemicals

Solution 1  We have developed two alternatives to using Styrofoam. Solution number one includes using plastic trays and reusing them.

Solution 1 continued  We at Seckman Middle School made solution 1 work, by having kids wash the dishes and earning incentives.

Solution 2  Our second solution includes buying Bagasse trays which are recyclable and bio-degradable and very comparable in cost. These trays are available for purchase at

Cost Analysis  The Projected savings for the café per average 174 day year by switching to plastic trays is $5568  On an average day we are saving $27  In an average week we will save $160  In an average month, $618.66

Trash Cost Analysis  If we use QRS recycling we will save a projected $11.33 a week in trash cost.

Trash Cost in $ per week Cost in Dollars

QRS Recycling Plan  Our plan includes using the services of QRS Recycling Company. They provide recycling services they provide recycling hoppers.

May 20th August 4th Project Green Evaluation # 3 April 8th April 30th April 1st r Project Green Timeline Hopper delivered to Seckman Middle School Project Green Kick-off Project Green Evaluation # 1 Project Green Evaluation # 2

Credits  Alex Baum  Loretta Beck  Texas Crowe  Garret Korn  Kyle Rose  Ben Ruzicka  Corey Schroer

Bibliography        Loretta Beck, SMS Food Service

 Paper, bottles, plastic, cans- recycle them all, take a stand

We would also like to make a special thanks to Mrs. Sengheiser and Mrs. Loretta Beck!!! We would also like to make a special thanks to Mrs. Sengheiser and Mrs. Loretta Beck!!!

Seckman Middle School 2840 Seckman Road Imperial, MO Fox C-6 School District