Eat for the Trees: 7 Tips for Packing a Litter-free School Lunch

These days, many schools require (or at least request) students pack a litter-free lunch, minimizing the amount of trash that must be picked up and transported to either recycling centres or the local landfill. When hundreds of kids a day bring lunch and snacks wrapped in plastic or foil, and plenty of wrappered and packaged foods, it can add up to a big pile of garbage. Here are some ways to cut back on the waste in your kids' daily school meal. - By Julie Van Rosendaal

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  1. Invest in a good-quality, reusable bento box
  2. Pack a reusable water bottle
  3. Turn a fishing tackle or craft box into a bento
  4. Reuse produce cartons
  5. Bring back the classic thermos
  6. Pack reusable cutlery
  7. Invest in a study lunchbox

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1 - 7 of 7
PrevNext
  1. Invest in a good-quality, reusable bento box
  2. Pack a reusable water bottle
  3. Turn a fishing tackle or craft box into a bento
  4. Reuse produce cartons
  5. Bring back the classic thermos
  6. Pack reusable cutlery
  7. Invest in a study lunchbox