ReThink Disposable Case Study: Bedford Public Schools

Bedford Public Schools, located in Bedford, Massachusetts, serve approximately 2,500 students across four schools. Approximately 1,400 lunches are served daily across the district.

Thanks to a generous donation from PlasticFreeRestaurants.org, the schools’ polystyrene (foam) lunch trays were traded for Ahimsa stainless steel reusable trays in December 2024. This was the final phase of a district-wide cafeteria waste reduction program; since 2023, the district has implemented a food share table, and separating recycling, food scraps, and liquids from true trash.

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April 17, 2025 | By ReThink Disposable in Massachusetts
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