Reusable Tableware

Three students were chatting in line at the campus canteen about the school's idea to let students bring their tableware. The first student was excited, saying it would help reduce waste from disposable bowls, chopsticks, and spoons. He felt it was a practical and eco-friendly change. The second student agreed, sharing that their class found the canteen uses over 5,000 disposable bowls daily. He also said his lunchbox feels cleaner and safer than the plastic ones provided. The third student wasn't sure. She worried that not everyone would clean their tableware properly and mentioned how her roommate forgot her bowl and had to carry it around all day. But the first student suggested adding a hand-washing station near the entrance and said reminders like sticky notes help avoid forgetting. He also mentioned that cleaning is simple. The second student added that the school could offer small rewards, like a 5% discount for those who bring their tableware. He also pointed out that plastic waste takes hundreds of years to break down, so this change would help the environment. The third student still had concerns about space and breakage, recalling when a glass bowl shattered and caused a mess. But the first student explained that most lunchboxes are small and that plastic or silicone ones don't break easily. The second student said this habit teaches responsibility and helps build eco-friendly routines for the future. The third student finally agreed and suggested a trial period-let students bring their own tableware for two weeks and see how it goes. If it works well, the school can make it a permanent rule. All three felt it was a good idea to try.