Maggie Medero Advocates for Eco-Friendly Lunch Trays

A sixth-grader, Maggie Medero, successfully advocated for the replacement of Styrofoam lunch trays with compostable cardboard trays at Claremont Unified School District, highlighting sustainability concerns and past practices in other districts. The new trays, produced by Huhtamaki, are made from 25% recycled material and 75% renewable resources, aligning with CUSD's sustainability initiatives recognized by awards from the U.S. Department of Education. In Mexico, companies face increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices by 2025, driven by regulatory demands and consumer expectations, leading to investments in ecosystem restoration and innovative financing solutions. Innovations in sustainability are also seen in Southeast Asia, where there is a renewed focus on food and agriculture, alongside technological advancements like SkyTruth's oil slick detection tool and new efficiencies in solar cell production. CU Boulder is making strides in sustainability by introducing electric buses and retrofitting buildings to improve energy efficiency as part of its Climate Action Plan. These diverse efforts reflect a growing commitment to environmental responsibility across various sectors and regions.