About Plastic Free Lunch day
Delaware's First Plastic Free Lunch Day
On May 7, 2025, we are launching Delaware's first Plastic Free Lunch Day where school cafeterias will prepare and serve a lunch either free of or with as little plastic as possible. Inspired by the impact of the organization Cafeteria Culture and students of NY City, we hope to generate the enthusiasm and impact they created as the first site of Plastic Free Lunch Days. Will your school join us in building awareness around plastic waste and pollution by committing to the Plastic Free Lunch Day?
Photo: Students at Maurice Pritchett Academy dive into a waste audit to learn how to reduce what is sent to the landfill.
Why Plastic Free Lunch Day?
- Plastic waste pollution is a global crisis polluting our soil, water and air
- Plastics breakdown into tiny particles called microplastics and can be found in animals, the food we eat, and in all parts of the human body and is linked to health problems including heart disease and cancer
- Schools in the U.S. serve over 7 billion lunches a year much of which contain single use plastics.
- Delaware schools need to prepare for SB51 changes going in effect on July 1, 2025
- Schools are a great place to practice living plastic free and educating about reducing plastic use
Learn More
- Check out Cafeteria Culture's website and learn about their efforts to reduce NY City's plastic waste through reduction and legislation
- Join Plastic Free Delaware for the screening of Microplastic Madness a documentary created by Cafeteria Culture (see schedule below)
- Learn tips and activities to get your students involved in Plastic Free Lunch Day
- Email us to find out more for participating in Plastic Free Lunch Day on May 7, 2025
Microplastic madness screenings
School Day off Screening Schedule
Monday March 31 12:00PM at the Claymont Library
- Brandywine School District student day off
Screen at your school
We can bring a screening of Microplastic Madness to your class or school. Send us a message and we will work with you to coordinate.
