BAG LUNCH
Maybe when you were tossing that umpteenth baggie or plastic fork of the week, it dawned on you: Lunch time can be wasteful time. But there are some easy ways to make your lunchbox a little greener. These products can help.
1. To-Go Ware Utensil Set
Price:
$19.95-$23.99
Where to get it:
to-goware.com or Nest (Natural Elements Selected Thoughtfully), 5809 Clarksville Square Drive, Clarksville
Why we like it:
With this fork, spoon, knife and chopsticks stored in a cloth napkin, you're ready for any meal. Plus, bamboo is a much more renewable resource than, say, plastic.
2. Wrap-N-Mat
Price:
$6.95
Where to get it:
Online at reusablebags.com, which stocks all kinds of environmentally friendly products.
Why we like it:
Wrap a sandwich securely with this reusable cloth-backed, food-grade PEVA plastic - again and again - and keep all those plastic bags out of the trash.
3. Zyliss water bottle
Price:
$8.99
Where to get it:
Linens N' Things and some Whole Foods stores
Why we like it:
This colorful, wide-mouthed water bottle is made of polycarbonate plastic, which has fewer of the potentially troublesome chemicals found in many bottles. Bonus: It has a helpful handle for carting it around.