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ZERO WASTE CHALLENGE
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      • Videos
      • Halloween
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ZERO WASTE CHALLENGE

Snacks & Lunches

​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)
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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

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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
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