Millions of pounds of trash end up in landfills around the world each year from school feeding programs. That's because, in today's society, school feeding program is more apt to rely heavily on disposable products that offer time savings and convenience than reusable materials.
Did you know it can take anywhere from 50 to 100 years or more for products to decompose in landfills? Some items such as aluminum cans, glass bottles and plastic packaging may survive for 300 years or indefinitely in the ground.
As the rate of trash produced continues to escalate, the race is on to find alternatives to packaging and products that are more eco-friendly. Otherwise, the Earth may become saturated with garbage in years to come. |