“We Used Eco Cutlery to Serve Lunch on our School Picnic.” Malini, a School Teacher, shares her experience about Eco Cutlery
As any school teacher will testify, handling a classful of noisy children in the classroom is by no means an easy job. When they are taken outdoors on a picnic, their activity and curiosity go up by several levels. The challenge is to make it fun and enjoyable for them as well as impart a few easy lessons on the way. On our last outing, our group of teachers decided to carry biodegradable serve-ware along – you could say we wished to ring in something new and also set an example to our young friends. In fact, using biodegradable serve-ware on school picnics is a great way for schoolteachers to teach students about environmental sustainability while reducing waste. And guess what? We found the right choice in Eco Cutlery.
If you are a school teacher or school administrator, here’s how you too can effectively incorporate Eco Cutlery into your school’s outdoorsy activities:
1. Pay Attention and Select the Right Serve-ware
- Material: Eco Cutlery is made of areca and palm leaves and is fully compostable.
- Durability: Eco Cutlery is sturdy enough for outdoor use and can handle both hot and cold food served on it. From hot pakodas to ice cream, feel free to serve anything.
- Variety: The range of Eco Cutlery products is wide. You will find a selection of areca leaf plates, bowls, and cutlery to cover all picnic needs.
2. Plan in Advance
- Budgeting: Factor in the price. Biodegradable serve-ware like Eco Cutlery tends to be a bit more expensive than commonly available options. You may need the school authorities’ permission to factor the purchase into your picnic/ event budget. Bulk purchasing can reduce costs.
- Suppliers and Retailers: Can you negotiate the price with a supplier or retailer? It is worth a try to procure an eco-friendly, high-quality product such as Eco Cutlery for the sake of the students.
3. Educate Students
- Pre-Picnic Activities: Why not hold a special class where you can introduce the products to your students? Let them see for themselves what Eco Cutlery is all about. Teach your students about the benefits of using biodegradable, eco-friendly products versus single-use plastics.
- Hands-On Learning: You could incorporate activities where students research and present on the lifecycle of biodegradable products. There can be a crafts class in which the youngsters use their imagination to come up with innovations of Eco Cutlery. The school authorities may get in touch with Eco Cutlery to give away certificates and small awards to the best creations.
4. Waste Management
- Set Up Composting Bins: Provide clearly marked bins for used Eco Cutlery products to ensure proper disposal.
- Collaborate with Local Composting Services: Is it possible to partner with local composting organizations at the location of the event?
5. Lead by Example
- Role Modelling: Teachers and non-teaching staff should use Eco Cutlery during the picnic to reinforce the message.
- Encourage Storage and Reuse: Any items that are not used should be stored away carefully and brought back to the school to be used at a subsequent event.
6. Make It Fun
- Themed Events: Make the picnic fun and interesting with environmental themes like “Save the Earth” or “Go Green.”
- Eco Challenges: Host competitions for older students. Make teams who come up with ideas on how we can reduce waste at home and school or compost correctly.
7. Reflect and Improve
- Post-Picnic Discussions: Back in the class, talk with students about what they learned and what can be improved for future events.
- Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from students and parents to enhance the initiative and also their experiences of eating on eco-friendly serve-ware and share with Eco Cutlery.
These are simple and inexpensive ways in which teachers can not only promote sustainability but also instill lifelong habits of environmental responsibility in students. Eco-friendly and biodegradable serve-ware like Eco Cutlery is available in most major cities across the country today. It makes sense to make the change today and lead young minds by example.
