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Period 4
A.P. Environmental Science
March 22, 2015
1.Choose a fast-food restaurant to study.
In-N-Out
2. At the restaurant, observe how food is packaged as it is served. Make
notes about the type of packaging used, paying particular attention to the
following questions:
a. What are the packages made from?
Plastic, paper
b. How many layers of packaging are used for each food item?
Two layers
c. Do servers provide utensils, condiments, and napkins, or do customers
help themselves? How are the condiments packaged?
The condiments are provided by servers, wrapped around in plastic, included
with napkins. Rest is help yourself
4. Choose a centrally located trash container and observe it for 30
minutes. Count the number of people who deposit trash in the container in
that time. Makes notes about how frequently you see items other than
empty packaging (food waste, unused napkins, condiment packages,etc.)
go into the trash container.
5 people deposited the trash in the container besides food waste and unused
napkins were thrown away.
5. Estimate the total number of customers per day as follows:
2400
Average
Trash
Per
Customer
10-20
#Of
Trashcans
Each Hour
Items
Thrown Away
on Average
12
24,000
Conclusion:
The moment I stepped foot in In-N-Out, the whole place was packed on a
Sunday. Even the drive-thru had lines stretching to the next fast food
restaurant. I already had in mind how much trash this place literally
wastes and it exposes itself so vulnerably. I almost got sick doing the
math afterwards, but enjoyed my food while being there. Instead of
customers choosing their condiments and napkins themselves, it should
be given enough amount up front. Its smart they use reuseable trays
otherwise that wouldve been a nightmare. However, they dont need the
paper at the bottom of the tray, thats highly unnecessary.