Reusables in School Project

2026-11-03

Through this potential project , DEQ is exploring ways to reduce the environmental impacts associated with single - use food serviceware , lower long - term costs for schools , and build lasting capacity within school districts to sustain reusable systems beyond the project period . The project would aim to : • Provide design , outreach , technical assistance , and implementation support tailored to the diverse needs of Oregon schools ( for example , differences in size , geography , staffing , and existing infrastructure ); • Advance equitable access to reuse solutions by prioritizing support for under - resourced schools and communities that may face disproportionate barriers to participation ; and , • Support the long - term establishment of reusable food serviceware as a standard practice in school meal programs across Oregon by helping develop durable reuse systems and sharing lessons learned .

Oregon

2026-04-08