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Sustainable Ways to Prepare for the 2017 - 2018 School Year It is almost time to head back to school for the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year.  This year, try to pack lunch in a  sustainable way to produce less waste and protect the environment.   Five steps to packing a green lunch include: 1) Forgo brown bags : The classic brown bag may seem like a school lunch staple, but this year, instead try a durable, reusable lunch bag.  Purchasing a reusable lunch bag will not only save money, but also will reduce waste, as brown bags cannot be recycled or typically reused.   2) Remove plastic bags : Plastic sandwich bags are often used to pack lunch.  However, plastic bags cannot be recycled and, once thrown away, take years to decompose .  This year, try to use reusable plastic containers to pack sandwiches, snacks, and more.  Plastic containers can be washed after each use and reused again. 3) Add reusable silverware and napkins : Plastic silverw...

Packing School Lunches Is An Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Choice  For many students, the 2015-2016 school year is already well underway. Everyone is heading to school with pencils, notebooks, binders- and a lunch!  Packing your lunch every day is a great way to live a green life. Not only will you pack exactly what you like and want to eat, which will reduce food waste, you are establishing a regular eco-friendly practice.  Here are the top three ways to pack a green lunch: Invest in a sturdy lunchbox and re-usable containers:  The key t packing a green lunch is starting with the right supplies!  Don't use brown paper bags that are just tossed out after one or two uses.  Instead, invest in a solid lunchbox that you can easily transport every day.  Not only that, but remember to buy some plastic containers to hold sandwiches, fruit, snacks, etc. that will be washed out and re-used after every use. Forgo paper napkins and plastic utensils:  There is no ...