No More First Year 10kg

The recent decision by several universities in America to remove trays from their cafeterias in order to serve a more healthy and diverse menu made me smile. I think it illustrates the excesses of Western society and the amount of waste produced negligently. However, every cloud has a silver lining, and I think this article truly demonstrates what can happen when people work together to reduce waste. My favourite part of this recent New York Times article discusses a research project undertaken by a student. She asked her fellow classmates to dispose of their leftovers into weighed bins, discovering that the student body wasted over 700 lbs of food in 2 days. I think anyone who is interested in issues of proper waste management will enjoy this quick read.