EPA has lunch rules now: Only 1 napkin, 1 salt packet, 1 ketchup pouch per student

[Geee]

Washington Examiner:

For many students, the unwelcome return to school is often sweetened with a shopping trip for school supplies and new clothes. Not anymore.

 

As college, high school and grade school students begin returning to classes, the Environmental Protection Agency is urging students to use recycled material, even garbage, for their supplies and to shop at thrift stores for “retro fashions.”

 

And don’t even think about taking more than one napkin or salt packet in the lunch line.

 

“Buy smart! Purchase and use a wide assortment of supplies made from recycled products, such as pencils made from old blue jeans; binders made from old shipping boxes,” urged the agency in a back-to-school posting on its website dedicated to “Waste — What you can do.” The agency tweeted a link out on Monday.

 

When it comes to protecting books, the EPA recommended against new Batman covers. “Cover your textbooks with cut-up grocery or shopping bags helps reduce waste and keeps your books in good condition.”

In a message Target and Walmart won’t like, the agency added, “Buy used goods from resale shops. This is an inexpensive way to get assorted merchandise, and retro fashions are always coming back into style.”

[Cyber_Liberty]

Can't wait to see the EPA suggestions for proper bathroom consumption technique...heh. Sheryl Crowe, anyone?