WSD is now holding a Waste-Free Lunch Day on the first Tuesday of every month. Students are asked to bring lunches that include as many items as possible that can be eaten, reused, recycled, or composted and as few items as possible that must be thrown away.

 

You can help your child pack his/her waste-free lunch by including only what your student can eat, using reusable containers or bags, or buying non-perishable foods in bulk. In planning your child’s waste-free lunch, remember if you pack any items that need refrigeration make sure you include a reusable ice pack to keep the items fresh.

 

Waste-Free Lunch Tips

Instead of (DISPOSABLE)                                Use (REUSABLE)
· sandwiches sealed in plastic bags                 · sandwiches and other main dishes,
· fruits and vegetables in plastic bags              fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and
· prepackaged chips, cookies, fruit bars,          treats in a reusable lunch container
granola bars, cheeses, and fruit leathers         
· prepackaged yogurt, applesauce, and           
pudding                                                       
· crackers, pretzels, chips, and other             
snack foods sealed in plastic bags                  
· disposable juice boxes, juice pouches,          · reusable drink containers 
soda cans, water bottles, and milk cartons       
· plastic forks and spoons                               · stainless-steel forks and spoons
· paper napkins                                             · cloth napkins
· disposable paper and plastic bags                 · reusable lunchboxes  

With this type of lunch, lunch food items can be bought in larger quantities. The packaging can be left at home for reuse or recycling. Waste-free lunches are not only a wise environmental choice, but they are less expensive as well. 

Don’t stop after just one day of packing waste-free! Pack your child a waste-free lunch every day and pack your own waste-free lunch too!

 

Thanks for helping to make our Wissahickon schools waste-free on Trashless Tuesday, and every day!