Pack A Zero Waste Lunch

Packing a lunch day after day for my son to take to preschool, I was using an endless supply of plastic bags and aluminum foil to wrap his sandwiches, vegies and snacks in. While I did recycle the aluminum foil and wash and reuse the plastic bags as many times as I could, I was still using resources inefficiently and eventually creating waste. I figured there was a better way and after investigating I found some incredible reusable bags which are just the right size for a sandwich or a few small snacks. These bags are easy to clean, long lasting and durable. Now that I am using these, I no longer spend as much money on plastic bags and I am not sending more nondegradable plastic into the environment.

Stacking food storage containers are perfect for sorting and serving dry and bulk foods like pretzles,crackers and nuts. Some varieties are clear, plastic or glass (prefered, longer lasting and no leaching of chemicals) such that you can easily see whats inside. Other varieties are metal with clever snap tops. Lightweight and dishwasher safe, self stacking one inside the other for easy storage when not in use, you can use them over and over again. No need to throw away more plastic bags.

Heavy weight, plant starch based cutlery is an excellent choice for your zero waste lunch. By replacing the plastic with something fully biodegradable and even compostable, you contribute to healthy ecosystems. Plant based compostable cultery works well even for hot foods and liquids with a heat tolerance up to 200 degrees F.