Worms eat lunch
May 14, 2015 10:55:36 #
no propaganda please
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School Just Found a Unique New Way to Dispose of Michelles Uneaten Lunches
Shell H**E It
First Lady Michelle Obama has attempted to use the coercive power of the federal government to literally force schools to serve healthy food for lunch that meets unrealistically strict nutritional guidelines.
Of course, kids being kids, many have rebelled against the lunches, and schools have been inundated with waste as kids simply throw away the unappetizing lunches rather than eat them.
Now one school in South Carolina has devised a way to make use of the d********g lunches that are filling up their trashcans by finding something that is hungry enough to eat anything without caring what it tastes like.
Lower Richland High School has created something of a recycling program for the lunch waste, using worms to create compost that is then used in their solar-powered school greenhouse to grow their own fresh vegetables for use in the schools culinary program.
The 30-panel solar array, along with a massive food dehydrator into which the wasted food is placed before being fed to the worms, were purchased with the help of a mix of federal and private grants.
According to EAGNews, the project has already cut down on the schools waste by 50 to 70 percent.
Everyday, the cafeteria was throwing away food in the past that wasnt eaten or served, said Carroll Kelley, supervisor of the schools program. So, now we put the food in the food dryer.
Kelley explained how the school used to see about 200 pounds of organic waste produced by the kids each week. Now, about 20 to 40 pounds of that reusable waste is collected each day, put into the dehydrator, then fed to the worms, which produce approximately 10 to 20 pounds of compost.
All the food waste weve had, weve saved so much from it, student project supervisor Nazaire Bethea said. Were doing something productive with it.
This is a great idea, and while some may quibble over the schools use of federal grants to purchase the dehydrator and solar panels, at least they are putting them to good use along with the d********g lunches that are seemingly only fit for worms and compost.
Perhaps other schools should try this, or maybe just skip the middle man in the process, the student, and give the unappealing food directly to the worms.
Please share this on Facebook and Twitter if you think this is a great idea by the school and think it is pretty funny too.
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First Lady Michelle Obama has attempted to use the coercive power of the federal government to literally force schools to serve healthy food for lunch that meets unrealistically strict nutritional guidelines.
Of course, kids being kids, many have rebelled against the lunches, and schools have been inundated with waste as kids simply throw away the unappetizing lunches rather than eat them.
Now one school in South Carolina has devised a way to make use of the d********g lunches that are filling up their trashcans by finding something that is hungry enough to eat anything without caring what it tastes like.
Lower Richland High School has created something of a recycling program for the lunch waste, using worms to create compost that is then used in their solar-powered school greenhouse to grow their own fresh vegetables for use in the schools culinary program.
The 30-panel solar array, along with a massive food dehydrator into which the wasted food is placed before being fed to the worms, were purchased with the help of a mix of federal and private grants.
According to EAGNews, the project has already cut down on the schools waste by 50 to 70 percent.
Everyday, the cafeteria was throwing away food in the past that wasnt eaten or served, said Carroll Kelley, supervisor of the schools program. So, now we put the food in the food dryer.
Kelley explained how the school used to see about 200 pounds of organic waste produced by the kids each week. Now, about 20 to 40 pounds of that reusable waste is collected each day, put into the dehydrator, then fed to the worms, which produce approximately 10 to 20 pounds of compost.
All the food waste weve had, weve saved so much from it, student project supervisor Nazaire Bethea said. Were doing something productive with it.
This is a great idea, and while some may quibble over the schools use of federal grants to purchase the dehydrator and solar panels, at least they are putting them to good use along with the d********g lunches that are seemingly only fit for worms and compost.
Perhaps other schools should try this, or maybe just skip the middle man in the process, the student, and give the unappealing food directly to the worms.
Please share this on Facebook and Twitter if you think this is a great idea by the school and think it is pretty funny too.
© 2015 Conservative Tribune. All Rights Reserved.
May 14, 2015 12:15:42 #
Pap Pap
Loc: Etna, PA
no propaganda please wrote:
School Just Found a Unique New Way to Dispose of M... (show quote)
"life will find a way." - Jurasic Park
May 14, 2015 12:26:41 #
no propaganda please
Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
Pap Pap wrote:
"life will find a way." - Jurasic Park
The best use for Michelle's lunches is as compost, right!
May 14, 2015 12:29:14 #
It is unfortunate Michelle can't be added to the dehydrator and then the compost pile.
May 14, 2015 13:49:02 #
I'm unfamiliar with what Michelle Obama is recommending for kids' lunches. But I can't see how anyone would fight to feed their kids poor nutrition just because someone one doesn't like is proposing good nutrition.
Shouldn't everyone want to have their kids properly fed?
Not to mention grow up without diabetes or obesity?
Please explain the opposition to good nutrition.
Shouldn't everyone want to have their kids properly fed?
Not to mention grow up without diabetes or obesity?
Please explain the opposition to good nutrition.
May 14, 2015 14:00:00 #
Pap Pap
Loc: Etna, PA
PaulPisces wrote:
I'm unfamiliar with what Michelle Obama is recommending for kids' lunches. But I can't see how anyone would fight to feed their kids poor nutrition just because someone one doesn't like is proposing good nutrition.
Shouldn't everyone want to have their kids properly fed?
Not to mention grow up without diabetes or obesity?
Please explain the opposition to good nutrition.
Shouldn't everyone want to have their kids properly fed?
Not to mention grow up without diabetes or obesity?
Please explain the opposition to good nutrition.
Hi Paul Pisces
Look up what Michelle is recommending/forcing the kids to eat. It's not really enough food for the ages of the children especially the athletic ones and the children are rejecting it. If the kids bring lunches from home they sometimes are not even allowed to eat it. There is a r*******n going on that is warranted. Michelle should stay out of our grandkids lunches.
May 14, 2015 17:10:07 #
Pap Pap wrote:
Hi Paul Pisces
Look up what Michelle is recommending/forcing the kids to eat. It's not really enough food for the ages of the children especially the athletic ones and the children are rejecting it. If the kids bring lunches from home they sometimes are not even allowed to eat it. There is a r*******n going on that is warranted. Michelle should stay out of our grandkids lunches.
Look up what Michelle is recommending/forcing the kids to eat. It's not really enough food for the ages of the children especially the athletic ones and the children are rejecting it. If the kids bring lunches from home they sometimes are not even allowed to eat it. There is a r*******n going on that is warranted. Michelle should stay out of our grandkids lunches.
Pap Pap - I did look up the recommendations and, while I admit a child used to fatty fast food might turn up their nose at the menu, the recommended changes are clearly for better nutrition.
If there are issues then the program should evolve, but I can't see how anyone would want to let their children or grandchildren eat wh**ever they want. Take a look at the statistics for childhood obesity and it;s clear that something needs to change!
And as to kids not getting enough, there are clear remedies for that as well.
I think slamming the program is unwarranted.
May 14, 2015 18:51:36 #
PaulPisces wrote:
Pap Pap - I did look up the recommendations and, ... (show quote)
I think the biggest problem lies with parents!
May 15, 2015 09:06:36 #
archie bunker wrote:
I think the biggest problem lies with parents!
Yep I'd be inclined to think that as well !
When we were growing up we were always out side playing and doing stuff not to mention living on a farm we had chores to do as well so one look at the kids today and they all are setting around playing video games !
May 15, 2015 09:25:06 #
Pap Pap
Loc: Etna, PA
4430 wrote:
Yep I'd be inclined to think that as well !
When we were growing up we were always out side playing and doing stuff not to mention living on a farm we had chores to do as well so one look at the kids today and they all are setting around playing video games !
When we were growing up we were always out side playing and doing stuff not to mention living on a farm we had chores to do as well so one look at the kids today and they all are setting around playing video games !
You got that right 4430. When I was a kid my parents didn't really know where I might be but we were always home before dark. we ran, rode bikes, hiked, climbed the hills. played ball and always kept busy. Now the only busy part of kids is their fingers. The parents need to temper that with some physical activity since it doesn't come naturally anymore.
May 15, 2015 09:31:48 #
Pap Pap wrote:
You got that right 4430. When I was a kid my parents didn't really know where I might be but we were always home before dark. we ran, rode bikes, hiked, climbed the hills. played ball and always kept busy. Now the only busy part of kids is their fingers. The parents need to temper that with some physical activity since it doesn't come naturally anymore.
Just last Easter I went to friends house for dinner < noon meal three high school kids were there and not one talking within themselves or to any others around them at the table !
All had their phones out and for all I know they might have been texting between themselves !
May 15, 2015 09:46:36 #
PaulPisces wrote:
Pap Pap - I did look up the recommendations and, ... (show quote)
Below is the lunch menu for Sidwell Friends School. Do a comparison.
Friday-May 14
Tuscan White Bean
Quinoa a la Ranchero
Cilantro Lime Chickpea Salad
BBQ Chicken Sliders
Grilled Vegetables and
Herb Cheese Wraps
Roasted Asparagus
Monday-May 18
Alphabet Soup
Classic Coleslaw
Lemon Pepper Tuna Salad
Shredded Chicken Tacos
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bake
Sweet Corn & Peppers
Spanish Rice
Tuesday- May 19
Chilled Cucumber & Mint Soup
California Chef's Salad
Cheese Tortellini
Pesto Cream Sauce
Garden Fresh Marinara Sauce
Steamed Broccoli
Garlic Bread Sticks
Sliced Pineapple
May 15, 2015 12:01:34 #
AuntiE wrote:
Below is the lunch menu for Sidwell Friends School... (show quote)
AunitE - I don't see how a comparison to the menu of a private school is relevant. It's kind of like comparing a Chevrolet to a Cadillac. Both will do the job of getting you from point A to point B, but more people can afford the Ford than the Cadillac.
I just don't see why people are so up in arms about trying to improve the nutrition our government gives to students.
May 15, 2015 12:12:28 #
PaulPisces wrote:
I just don't see why people are so up in arms about trying to improve the nutrition our government gives to students.
I just don't see why people are so up in arms about trying to improve the nutrition our government gives to students.
Anytime the Gov is involved it will go to the dogs as the Gov can not do something in a simple effective way I thought that was what dietitians were for !
May 15, 2015 12:17:12 #
4430 wrote:
Anytime the Gov is involved it will go to the dogs as the Gov can not do something in a simple effective way I thought that was what dietitians were for !
My guess is you don't feel that way about many other aspects of government such as war, the mapping of infrastructure, enforcing laws (especially the ones you champion), etc.
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