Litterless Lunches
By Lisa Marie on Apr 22, 2008 in Handy Tips
Litterless lunches are fast becoming a high need in our world. In our society of instant gratification and disposible-ness, it's not always easy to see HOW to create meals that involve little to no garbage. And, although we often associate the connotation of "lunch time" is so closely tied to our children and school, us adults need to eat at noon, too! This is a topic which applies to us all.
Here's some tips to make packed meals have less garbage:
*Use a reusable lunch bag or pail.
*Avoid taking straws and disposible cutlery. Buy some cheap stainless steel utensils instead.
*Buy snacks in bulk and send in reusable containers, instead of sending individually wrapped treats.
*Take a cloth napkin, which can be washed and reused.
*Write your (or your child's) name in permanent marker or use labels on each container. That way it will be easier to find if it gets left behind.
*Pack all parts of your lunch in reusable or recyclable containers - like a drink in a can or thermos.
Make it a habit, and before you know it, you won't even be thinking about how to make your lunch wasteless. You will just be doing it! Enjoy your meal knowing you are doing your part.
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