Start Packing No Waste Lunches Today

Why?

We live in a disposable society but can no longer afford the "luxury" of single use servings. Our landfills are near capacity and now landfills have to be built further from the source leading to more pollution.

The oceans have become a "plastic soup" which is killing birds and wildlife. There is a toxic sludge of plastic the size of Africa in the ocean, to read more about the plastic in the ocean which has entered the food chain see the full article in Best Life Magazine online.

With global warming, use of plastic and petrol chemicals to transport and create packaging, obesity and diabetes on the rise - it is time to get back to the basics. Another great byproduct of this movement is teaching our children to care for the planet….something that has been forgotten along the way.

Save money - schools save money when students pack a healthy nutritious lunch from home, from implementing zero waste and recycling programs and from serving healthy food instead of fast and snack foods.

How?

Start with great reusable packaging - Taraluna offers To-Go Ware Stainless Steel food containers, Carrying bags, and Bamboo Utensil sets. We also offer a variety of Laptop Lunch Systems for kids, adults - from basic lunch boxes and stainless steel drink and food jars to complete designer packages for the discriminating business person.

Pack nutritious foods in reusable containers and avoid plastic wraps and pre-packaged foods. Include a refillable bottle with your favorite drink and avoid single use bottles, cans and pouches and sign the Think Outside the Bottle Pledge while you are thinking about it. Use reusable utensils and a cloth napkin and you are ready to go.

What?

Pack lunches in the evenings so they are ready to go in the morning. Choose fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, dried fruits and nuts, and leftovers. Buy fresh organic produce from your local Farmers Market or join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and if you have a green thumb you can grow your own!

Our Laptop Lunch Systems include a Users Guide packed with lots of information including shopping lists, recipes, tips for picky eaters and more.

You can do your part in reducing waste, making your carbon footprint smaller, feed your family healthy foods - preferable foods grown within a 100 mile radius from home, save money for the school system and for your employer and your family, and feel great about making the world a better place to live!

More great info on waste-free lunches, recycling and reducing waste:

http://www.globalstewards.org/lunch.htm
http://www.reduce.org/
http://www.informinc.org/getatlunch.php
http://www.recycleworks.org/schools/lunch.html
http://www.nrdc.org/greensquad/intro/intro_1.asp