This Friday, August 6th, No Foam Chicago will be participating again at Uncommon Ground's Farmer Fridays Farmer's Market! The event continues until October, and NFC has already been present on a couple other Fridays.
So come out, sign a petition, grab some produce, sip an organic brew, and learn about some other great causes. Farmer Fridays are not your typical farmer's market. There will also be children's readings and music, as well as a performance by the Taverna Trio and Honky Tonk Happy Hour.
More details found here!
Monday, August 2, 2010
National Media Attention for Styrofoam Out of Schools
In the August issue of Redbook Magazine, there is a mini-blurb about the organization Styrofoam Out of Schools, in New York. It discusses the founder, mother Debby Lee Cohen's goals to banish styrofoam trays from New York Public Schools.
Because of her efforts, "Trayless Tuesdays" have been established where children eat out of paper boats instead of styrofoam trays. She wants to replace these with sustainable options. Most importantly, the magazine discusses how she wants to involve the children in the mission and encourage awareness:
Because of her efforts, "Trayless Tuesdays" have been established where children eat out of paper boats instead of styrofoam trays. She wants to replace these with sustainable options. Most importantly, the magazine discusses how she wants to involve the children in the mission and encourage awareness:
"My dream is for them to design their own sustainable trays"
Congrats, Debby Cohen! Your group is an outstanding organization of passionate people and we look forward to continuing our partnership with you!
-NFC
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