Food

• Other than original packaging, food does not contact plastic or teflon during preparation or serving.

• All food contact surfaces are silicon, glass, stainless steel, or wood.

• Because of food safety, health, and environmental, risks associated with processed foods and pesticides, we serve almost exclusively organic foods always prepared fresh.

• No canned or frozen foods are ever used.

Water

• Hand washing water is softened with a non-chemical water softener. 

• Water for cooking or drinking is reverse osmosis filtered.

• Water is served in glass or stainless steel.

Sanitation

• All cleaning is done with mild soaps and disinfected with E.P.A. approved botanical disinfectant.

• No bleach or other harsh chemicals are used in the environment.

• Clothes and dishes are sanitized with sanitize settings on washing machines.

• Indoor air is filtered with HEPA-13 level filter.

• Hands are washed with touches soap and faucets. 

Waste

• All food waste made by the kids will be composted.

• A 4.5 kw solar system provides the power for the electric oven and other appliances.

• Creative reuse is taught through art projects and low impact alternatives are always discussed.