Food Sustainability

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Qualitative study shows reusable serviceware in school cafeterias were widely accepted across the school community

July 14, 2025
By Danielle Lee, KC Fiedler, Celeste Felix
A new qualitative study in the Journal of Child Nutrition & Management found that reusable serviceware—like trays, cutlery, and bulk condiment dispensers—were widely accepted in a California school district pilot program. Students successfully advocated for reducing single-use items, prompting…
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Ditching disposables: A school district’s journey to reducing waste in cafeterias

June 5, 2025
By Celeste Felix, Danielle Lee
Most schools in the U.S., including the Fremont Unified School District, or FUSD, serve lunch on disposable trays with a plastic spork kit containing a spork, straw, and paper napkin. These single-use items present two main issues. First, they may contain harmful PFAS chemicals, also known as per- and…
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Lorrene Ritchie presents on WIC and school meals research at 2025 International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity conference in Auckland

June 4, 2025
By Danielle Lee
Nutrition Policy Institute director and cooperative extension specialist, Lorrene Ritchie, will be attending and presenting at the seventh annual International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity annual conference in Auckland, New Zealand, June 11-14, 2025. The theme of the conference is …
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Ditching Disposables: A School District’s Journey to Reducing Waste

May 9, 2025
Table of ContentsThe Problem With DisposablesThe Reusable SolutionThe JourneyAbout Fremont Unified School DistrictHarnessing the Power of StudentsRecognizing the Right TimeCreating PartnershipsBuilding District SupportKicking Off the ProgramSuccesses and ChallengesLessons LearnedContact InformationThe…
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Best of Science Letters

The Nutrition Policy Institute's mission is to conduct and translate policy-relevant research to transform environments for healthy children, families and communities. While federal agencies must solicit input via public comment periods, Best of Science Letters may be used to translate the evidence base to…
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NPI's research provides influential evidence that shapes federal, state and local nutrition programs. Since 2014, NPI has contributed to several program and policy wins! Read about our impact!
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FUSD Posters

The Taste it! Try not to waste it! poster contest invited students at ten Fremont Unified School District elementary schools to create posters promoting reducing food waste at their school.
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Central Sierra | Master Food Preservers | Articles

Featured Articles by Master Food PreserversUC Master Food Preservers in Amador, Calaveras, and El Dorado Counties write articles for local publications and posts on food safety, food preservation, food preparation, and reducing food waste, among other subjects of interest. You can find those articles by…
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