Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Pack a waste-free lunch.
“Eliminate plastic bags, disposable containers, paper napkins, and plastic utensils from your lunch. You might be tempted to buy convenience foods in single-serving packages at the supermarket, but the waste adds up quickly. Over 10 billion yogurt cups and 3.6 billion drink pouches end up in the landfill every year. Try packing a waste-free lunch. Seal your sandwich in a reusable container, fill a thermos with soup, use a cloth napkin, and pack it all in a reusable lunch bag.
See all of the other tips in our Go Green series.