Milk Cartons Versus Dispensers
While most schools serve milk in cartons, a serious look at all factors, including
the environmental cost of reycling milk cartons, may make a strong case for
trying dispensers .
Advantages and Disadvantages of Having Milk Dispensers in Schools versus Having
Milk Cartons
A study conducted in the New London/Spicer High School in 2014 In collaboration with Jeffers Foundation, Silver
King Refrigeration and Minnesota Recycling Association revealed the following information:
NOTE: A review of this study can be found in our Information Library under Documentation Section.
Resources
Milk dispensers in schools
Installing milk dispensers in school cafeterias is one
way to reduce waste and cut garbage and recycling
costs. This video explores the success of milk
dispensers in the Olympia, Washington School
District.
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Just a Cup--‐ Milk dispensers prevent waste in Schools
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7VZWDQcYGw&feature=plcp
2012 Bulk Food Study
http://www.bulkisgreen.org/docs/2012-psu-bigstudy.pdf
Buying Bulk Food versus Single Food
http://www.livestrong