Did you know:
Each month, New Zealanders dispose of enough rubbish to fill a rugby field 30 stories high. A lot of this could be recycled instead of going to landfill.
Ways you can reduce waste:
Instead of buying small boxes, buy a big box of raisins and place a handful into a small reusable container.
Use fruit, they have their own wrapper.
If you have sandwiches in a plastic container there is no need to wrap them again in the container – they will stay fresh for the day! Give margarine containers a new lease on life, they make an excellent home for sandwiches and other snacks.
Yoghurt is a healthy snack but empty pots make a big mess in lunchboxes. To cut down on mess AND reduce rubbish at the same time buy a big container of yogurt and put a serving into a reusable container each day. It’s a win win situation - cost effective, less mess, less rubbish,healthy snack!
Put biscuits into containers instead of Glad wrap. Plastic wrap is bad for your health and the environment, it never breaks down and contains a number of toxic chemicals that have been known to drift into food. You can find excellent lunch boxes for a very small price at your supermarket.
Give your children a few small things in small containers rather than one big thing. They are more likely to eat their lunch if you do this.
Items that come in wrapping are often high in sugar and preservatives; by aiming for a rubbish free lunch box you are also making a more healthy choice for your child.
Fresh popcorn in a reusable container is a great alternative to a small packet of chips.
Fresh popcorn in a reusable container is a great alternative to a small packet of chips.
Purchase in bulk and put portions into small containers, good items to buy in bulk include cheese, dried fruit, chips, yogurt, sweet biscuits and crackers.
Fresh fruit salad or carrot sticks or cherry tomatoes make a great healthy snack. Put them in a reusable container and they will keep well ready for morning tea.
Little bags of chips cause a major problem and contribute to a huge amount of the rubbish around the school. These packets are light and are easily blown into drains and make their way to the sea. Please help our environment by purchasing a big bag of chips and placing a handful in a reusable container.
Reusable container = $3.00
Our environment = Priceless
Great sites to visit:
http://www.nudefoodmovers.com.au
http://www.4myearth.co.nz
http://www.envirosax.co.nz
