Cost of using permanent vs. disposable ware. Studies in two school systems
Montag, G.M.; McMillen, F.M.; Henry, R.M.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association 70(4): 377-381
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-8223 PMID: 845350 Document Number: 110935
In this study, the cost of using permanent ware and disposable ware in selected schools was compared. Included in the permanent ware study were the costs of: The ware, machine washing of the ware (including labor time and consumption of utilities, detergents, and chemicals), and refuse removal. Data collected in the disposable ware study were: Meal count; number of items of ware used; labor time; and cost of equipment, supplies, and refuse removal. The cost per student was 4 cents for permanent ware and 10 cents for disposable ware. Although the findings in the schools studied point to an economic advantage in using permanent ware, other considerations might prompt a decision in favor of disposable ware.