I have 4 children at primary school. The school has introduced a new rule that all drinks bottles have to be clear plastic so they can recognise if children are bringing 'contraband' squash to school. now, just a few weeks ago I invested in so good quality stainless steal water bottles and I have said I'm not buying new ones. One of my children teaches asked me why I feel I can single out my children.
I explained that the rate that my children go through the plastic school issue bottles (at £3 a bottle) is making it quite unaffordable and I am also conscious of the amount of plastic waste that we re generating as a family.
She replied to say 'well how are we the know that they are not bringing squash?' I explained that my children only ever bring water and I firmly reiterated that I will not be purchasing the plastic ones.
AIBU to do this? I know of 2 other families at the school that are also refusing to use the school bottles for similar reasons to myself and they too have been met with the same hostile questioning.
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DropItLikeASquat · 07/02/2018 19:01
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