blog action day: green lunch

By marissa | October 15, 2007

Today is Blog Action Day! I decided to write about how you can take something simple, like lunch and make it just a little bit greener.

Bring your lunch - take out food usually means plastic bags, forks, and containers. All of which, yes can be recycled, but you might not have the means to do so at that time. So why don’t you just eliminate the use of them from the beginning? Not to mention the gas you might use to go pick up the food.
Use a lunch box - find one that works best for you and will keep you food cold with an ice pack. It’s great because it is re-usable. You no longer will have to throw out a plastic or paper lunch bag again. Plus, if you find one that in insulated you won’t have to put your lunch in the fridge which would use more energy; all you would need is an ice pack.
Bring your drink in a re-usable container - then you won’t be throwing a can or bottle in the trash at the end of the day. I find water works well that way I can make some lemonade or tea if I need to.
Bring your own silverware - my favorite is my old girl scout set. It connects together so won’t loose one piece.
Plan ahead - all of this takes a little planning in the beginning, but it won’t take long for you to get used to packing a green lunch.

For more tips on simple things you can do everyday to make the world a tad bit green check out It’s Easy Being Green.

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