<p>College cafeterias are eliminating trays saying the move will save money, the environment, and students' waistlines. Are they just trying to save themselves money?</p>
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<p>My dining hall didn't have the trays out last night...I wonder if that's what they're moving towards.</p>
<p>We all thought they were just trying to stop kids from taking more food than they needed.</p>
<p>I guess you could bring your own tray.</p>
<p>Why can't it be both? Save the environment and save some money?</p>
<p>I think they are just trying to save money at the inconvenience of the students. They could simply post signs reminding students that trays are optional and should only be used if needed. It's big brother to position this cost savings move as saving the students' waistline. I think this was cooked up by finance people.</p>
<p>There is nothing wrong with saving money. The option that they found (trays) might be better than some other cut. If they have to make cuts to stay within butget, they will no matter how inconvinient it is.</p>
<p>UW has an a la carte payment- and what would they use for sledding in the winter???</p>
<p>Good for both the economy and the environment, so good for everyone. A rising consciousness of "Waste not, want not" is timely.</p>
<p>God, gave males pockets and females purses, besides the two hands and a mouth to hold things. Why would anyone need trays?</p>
<p>Why not just start using better water recycling systems?</p>
<p>Waist not, want not.</p>
<p>I personally don't like the idea of removing trays simply because it makes getting food from the dining hall that much more burdensome. Instead of it really causing me to cut back on food I'd probably just go again to the dining hall and get another plate. The amount of food you put on each plate isn't being reduced and it is unlikely that someone will just completely forgo a plate of food if they're that hungry. I say keep the trays and find other ways to encourage students to waste less.</p>
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Instead of it really causing me to cut back on food I'd probably just go again to the dining hall and get another plate.
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And you'll get some more exercise in the bargain. </p>
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it is unlikely that someone will just completely forgo a plate of food if they're that hungry.
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True. But they may forgo a plate of food if they're not that hungry and have to go up and get it, whereas otherwise they take it "just in case."</p>
<p>But I do agree that losing the cafeteria trays for sledding is a definite drawback.</p>