​Single Use

• sandwich bags
• chip bags
• energy bars
• juice packs
• yogurt single serve containers
• paper napkins
• straws
• plastic wrap

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​Zero Waste

• reusable sandwich pouches or tins
• fins some alternative snacks & pack them in reusable containers
• put juice from larger containers in a reusable water bottle - better yet, just put water in the water bottle
• make your own yogurt
• cloth napkins
• bring your own utensils

Zero Waste Lunch Resources

Containers
Article about plastic-free lunch containers - a comparison of different plastic-free lunch containers
Life Without Plastic - as the name indicates, these are plastic-free lunch containers
Eco Lunchbox - lots of reusable containers
U-Konserve Containers - a wide selection of stainless steel containers
Other ideas: Check your local thrift store and Indian markets (they often have stainless steel lunch kits that are less expensive)

Recipes
6 easy snacks to make - includes tips on how kids can help too!
Energy bars - similar to Cashew Lara bars
Cardamon cashew balls - make a bunch and freeze; these go fast!
If you have some favorite recipes that are great for snack,  let us know.

DIY Lunch Containers

Image: WellnessMama.com - DIY snack bags

Snack bag - cloth snack bags are great for dry snacks like granola, energy bars & popcorn
8 Reusable Snack Bag ideas - pick fabrics that don't have plastic, especially vinyl
Beeswax wraps - use instead of plastic cling wrap
Bento bag - make a bag to wrap reusable lunch and snack containers in