Applesauce Project

Everyone knows, the best way to make less garbage at school is to pack a waste-free lunch.  One way to do that is by packing more homemade snacks in reusable containers and reducing store-bought, packaged snacks. 

The kids in room 209 know this first hand.  They made applesauce in class one day and were impressed by how tasty it was and by how easy it was to make - just two ingredients, apples and water.  They also learned that making homemade applesauce creates no garbage whatsoever. 

They took the idea one step further and conducted a taste test in class - homemade applesauce vs. store-bought applesauce.   And you guessed it… nearly everyone preferred homemade applesauce.  They decided to take the taste test out into the schoolyard.   In total, 225 kids, teachers and parents participated in the taste test.   172 people preferred homemade applesauce, only 53 people chose store-bought.  

Most of all, everyone agreed, applesauce is the perfect snack.   Why?

1. It’s sooooo unbelievably yummy!
2. It’s healthy too.  You know the saying... an apple a day keeps the doctor away.  
3. It’s easy to make.   They’ve got a great recipe for you.   Check it out...  http://mrcressmansclass.blogspot.ca/2016/11/epic-applesauce.html
4. It doesn’t create any garbage.  Just send it to school in a reusable container.  (And don’t forget the spoon).
5. It doesn’t cost much… a whole batch can be made for just a few dollars.  Tip:  Make it when fresh Ontario apples are in season.   Then store it in the freezer until needed. 

Congratulations to Mr. Cressman and the kids in room 209.   Their applesauce project has inspired others to pack homemade applesauce and other homemade, waste-free lunches and snacks.