Efforts to reduce food waste in Memphis schools have shown promising results, with initiatives such as share tables and waste audits leading to a significant decrease in unopened milk waste. Clean Memphis has implemented programs involving students in food waste surveys and lessons, as well as utilizing the Careit digital platform for back-of-house donations. The challenge now lies in scaling the program due to the large geographic area of the school district and limited team capacity. Organizers are hopeful for direct investment from the district to expand the successful initiatives and further reduce food waste in schools.
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