Sustainable Lunchrooms
Looking to go green? Learn more about the importance of reducing environmental impact, as well as achievable tactics to create a sustainable school food program.
Course
Course Access lasts for 12 months from purchase for all individually purchased courses as well as for certificates (Gold, Silver, Bronze).
Description
Want to make your school food program more sustainable? Learn how to turn your cafeteria into a classroom that models environmental stewardship. This course shows you how to make the best use of your resources and reduce waste through scratch cooking and menu planning. You will learn how school food purchasing plans and operations can balance your budget with your health and environmental goals. We’ll discuss how to improve kitchen facilities, choose safer cleaning products, train food service professionals to get staff buy-in, and encourage sustainable eating habits. This course highlights the importance of marketing sustainable practices to build a healthy school food program that benefits students and staff.
Prerequisites
New users must also register or have previously taken the Introduction to School Food Institute.
