All NEW CHE

Cafeteria Waste Reduction Program! 

We have successfully rolled out our CHE Cafeteria Waste Reduction Program! They key components to this program are the new “Flip-Tap-Stack” system with the styrofoam lunch trays and the addition of recycling bins. By stacking and recycling CHE has reduced the number of garbage bags used daily from 5-6 bags down to 2 per grade level. That is 30-36 trash bags down to just 12 school-wide!

Thank you to the staff and volunteers for your support in making this happen!

STACKING TRAYS:

-"Flip-Tap-Stack"

   - Flip the tray over and tap the trash into the trash bin

   - Stack the tray at the end of the table and place in trash

RECYCLING:

At this time students may recycle:

- Plastic #1-7 (except Styrofoam) 

- Plastic Juice/Gatorade bottles (no milk or juice cartons)

- Soda Bottles or Cans

- Water Bottles

- Clean cardboard containers or emptied plastic dividers from Lunchables (completely remove and throw away the plastic seal)

NONE of the following can be recycled:

- Milk or juice cartons (neither from the lunch line nor from home)

- Capri sun pouches

- Foil

- Plastic Bags

- Plastic Plates

- Plastic Utensils

- Plastic Wrap

- Napkins, paper towels, etc. 

- Any soiled paper or plastic items

**Basically, if the students are at lunch and can easily crumple it up then it's probably not recyclable (paper is recyclable of course!) 

Join forces with the Green Team to help CHE Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! By assisting with various environmental programs and initiatives, you can help reduce CHE's carbon footprint. Our school is on the cutting edge of this movement and we would love to have you on our team!

To volunteer click here and then select "Volunteer Opportunities" to find the Green Team!