Every day after lunch, the students at Green Hill Junior High see many full plates in the trash. Some students take more food than they can eat. Some do not like a certain vegetable, and some eat too quickly before class. The large amount of food waste makes the students feel worried.
Ms. Lin asks her class to study the problem for one week. The students count the number of leftover boxes and write down the food they see. They learn that rice and vegetables are wasted most often. They also learn that food uses water, land, energy, and people’s time before it reaches the table.
Then the class makes a simple plan with the lunch staff. Students can ask for a small portion first and get more food later if they are still hungry. They can also share unopened fruit with classmates. A food chart on the wall helps everyone see how much waste the school makes each day.
After one month, the school throws away much less food. Students talk about taking only what they need and finishing their meals. They still have some leftovers, but they do not give up. By saving food at school, they save resources too and practice a better way of living.