Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools announced they'll no longer be using styrofoam in its school district buildings.
The district just started using compostable or reusable lunch trays.
According to a press release, several community groups including the Women of Action and Every Tray Counts Winston-Salem all worked alongside the school board members to make the change.
We got a look at the new eco-friendly trays at Forest Park Elementary School on Tuesday.
The district says the Piedmont Environmental Alliance showcased 175 messages of community support at the August Building and Grounds Meeting.
The PEA's executive director said, "Our work with the WS/FC School Board represents the grassroots power that people in our community have to reduce landfill waste and to help create a more environmentally sustainable community."
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