The numbers
Assuming there are 1600 students in the school, and 80% takes recess, 1280 pairs are thrown away at recess. Assuming 80% of 1280 takes lunch before remedials and CCAs, that will mean another 1024 pairs. In total 2304 pairs of plastic forks and spoons are thrown away after only 15 minutes of use EVERYDAY. That is
- 11,520 pairs per week
- 46,080 pairs per month
The cost
From survey, each food stall needs to supply 3 packs per day. That is 15 packs per week. 45 packs per month. 90 packs for forks and spoons/knives.
1 pack of disposable utensil cost $1. They have to "fork" out $90 per month just for you to throw away after 15 mins.
How long does it take for them to make $90? Assuming a meal cost $2. She will have to sell extra 45 meals just to recoup the expenditure on the utensils.
What can you do with $90? Why don't you tell me under COMMENTS.
And why don't you be a kind soul and do something nice everyday for our dear vendors who are working hard to earn a little living save that $90? BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS!
