Waste Free Lunch Tips

- Get children to help pack their lunches with healthy foods.

- Only pack as much food as your child will eat.

- Use a reusable lunch bag/box for carrying a lunch.

- Label all containers so they have a better chance of coming home.

- Use a refillable bottle for drinks - it’s cheaper and kids can save drinks for later!  Avoid drinks in packaging that cannot be resealed.  After a few sips, drinks are often discarded.

- Use a thermos for cold drinks or hot soups.

- Put sandwiches, muffins, etc. in ‘tupperware’-style containers, instead of plastic bags.

- Re-use plastic margarine tubs or washed milk bags for veggies & trail mix.

Avoid pre-packaged, single-serving portions of snacks or drinks.

- Cut up big items so your kids save food for after-school snacking or recess.

- Put re-usable cutlery and napkins in your child’s lunch box.

- Prepare extra food at dinnertime and use the leftovers for lunches.

- Minimize the morning rush (when you’ll reach for the convenience, over packaged items) and pack lunches the night before and refrigerate overnight.

- Include fresh fruit and vegetables for a healthy lunch!