School children throw out lots of lunch packaging and waste each year. By packing a waste-free lunch, children learn practical ways of conserving resources while schools save on disposal costs. Waste-free lunches are also economical, relying on bulk foods and reusable packaging to cut down on trash.
Step 1:
Use a refillable bottle to send water or juice with lunch instead of buying single-serving beverages. Include washable utensils, and pack foods in reusable containers to further reduce waste.
Step 2:
Pick foods that have a natural wrapping, such as bananas, oranges and hard-boiled eggs. Encourage your child to place this waste into compost containers at school or bring it home for composing,
Step 3:
Place foods in a lunch tote, lunch box or reusable cloth bag for easy portability. Include a cloth napkin to take care of any spills. Place a reusable ice pack in the tote, box or bag for foods that may spoil quickly.
Step 4:
Buy bulk foods such as nuts, dried fruits and yogurt that can be divided into smaller reusable containers for lunch.
Step 5:
Portion foods carefully to avoid waste. Cut up apples and other foods into smaller portions to encourage snacking later in the day if lunch is not fully consumed.
Step 6:
Save leftovers from previous dinners for healthy lunches, which eliminates the waste created from preparing new meals. To avoid taste fatigue, freeze leftover portions for lunches during the next week.
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