Cartoon: Free lunches go to waste

Andrew Shu, Staff Writer • April 6, 2023

Although complimentary breakfast and lunch at Carlmont may be very convenient, perhaps its accessibility contributes to the amount of food waste that is generated on campus. According to CalRecycle, schools and universities generate about 562,442 tons of waste each year in California, almost half of which is comprised of organic materials like paper, cardboard, and uneaten cafeteria food. Furthermore, food waste attracts birds and other animals to the area, which should not depend on the campus for food, disrupting their normal behavioral patterns. A simple solution: don’t take what you don’t plan to eat. (Andrew Shu)

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Andrew Shu, Staff Writer

Andrew Shu is a senior at Carlmont High School. This is his third year in the journalism program. As a Highlander editor and Scot Scoop cartoonist, Andrew enjoys creating art and design to make statements about campus and world events.

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Cartoon: Free lunches go to waste