Sustainability

Plastic Free July

Here are some tips to help you make waste-free lunch boxes a reality:

• Buy mini containers and compartment lunch boxes (small hands can help pack their own lunches!).
• Buy snacks in bulk like unsweetened yogurt, hummus, cheese or crackers, and dispense into small reusable containers as required.
• Many fruits and vegetables come wrapped in their own ‘natural packaging’, such as tomatoes, snow peas, oranges, bananas, baby cucumbers and beans.
• Include fruit and vegetables in your child’s lunchbox every day. It’s a great way to make these foods a normal part of your child’s life, which can potentially lessen waste and reduce grocery costs.
• Always pack a refillable bottle of water, or a frozen water bottle on hot days.
• Wrap sandwiches in a cloth napkin, reusable beeswax wrap or a paper bag. 
• Have children choose from a list of healthy, package-free options, and assist in making their own lunch to avoid uneaten food.
• Buy seasonal fruit and vegetables to save money and reduce food miles. 
• Avoid buying individually-wrapped snacks, squeeze pouch yoghurts and single-use sandwich bags.