Buses are trolling through neighborhoods, backpacks are overflowing with classroom supplies and lunch boxes are stuffed with goodies.
The new school year is here and it couldn't be a better time to take a look at your kid's lunch box (hopefully it is lead and bpa free) and what you use to package sandwiches, veggies, crackers, etc.
Do you use ziploc baggies?
Even though there are new bags on store shelves claiming to have 25% less plastic, they are still made of plastic and end up in the trash after one use. Think about how many of those bags make it to landfills each day, or worse, fly off the truck and end up swirling around in the Pacific Ocean in what has been coined Garbage Island.
In an attempt to cut down on my household's waste, I switched to reusable, bpa free tupperware, but many lunchboxes are not big enough for a drink and bulky tupperware containers.
My problem was solved while shopping at my local Whole Foods the other day when I came across Wrap-n-mats. They are a fun, eco-friendly way to wrap sandwiches, veggies, fruits, crackers or just about anything. Not only are they good for holding food items, but they work well as placemats when opened up.
Clean up is simple...just wipe, air dry, and they are ready to use again.
Look for them at your local stores, order them online, or make your own. Every little bit helps!
Happy Green Living!
