The next time you are getting take-out or picking up a to-go order, just say no to bags (bring your own!), utensils, plates, napkins, straws (you don't really need them, do you?)... any of that! Unless, of course you are totally desperate. Most places don't ask you if you need them, they just throw them in your bag...and it's usually soooo much stuff that ends up getting thrown out, so you need to go out of your way to say thank you, but no thank you. We need to boycott to-go stuff. So much paper and plastic is wasted this way.
This is my official “Just Say No” campaign to boycott to-go stuff! Tell all your favorite restaurants you order from that it would mean the world to you if they would start asking people if they need utensils, etc. instead of just tossing them in. And yes, some places already do this (like Real Food Daily!!!) and that's awesome. Restaurants would save money on supplies too! I mean, all the soy sauce and chop sticks you get when you pick-up Chinese food?! It's out of control!
Just think next time, if you are eating your food at home, you can use your own silverware, napkins, and condiments. I think we are so used to eating with plastic from the take-out bag that even if we are home and can use our regular silverware, we use the plastic stuff from the bag anyhow!!! What is that?!
If you are grabbing food and won't be eating at home, check out these cute reusable to-go utensil sets (pictured above)! They come with forks, spoons, knives, and chopsticks. These guys have been around the world with me... They’re very helpful.
What are your thoughts on this??!
I'm in England and mostly all of the takeaway food places i've ever been to or had food delivered from don't put napkins, plastic utensils... Anything in the bag except food in the plastic tubs, which we reuse and reuse of course... Homemade food always tastes better anyway though.
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I recently purchased my first set of reusable sandwich and snack bags.. no more plastic Ziplock's for me! And great call on saying "No" to the plastic utensils!
Pretty much everyone on my Christmas list is getting a set of these! Amazing! And so cute!
We love wrap'n'mats for sandwiches (great for picnics/coolers). And my kids and hubby take a box from laptoplunches.com everyday. BPA free plastic containers that are very durable (we are on our third year using them) and sturdy zip up carriers that are insulated (lead free) Most of the stuff is made in the USA too. Each came with a set of stainless utensils too! A search on Ebay for 'bento boxes' will bring up some very cool choices too, many of them authentic Japanese lunch boxes! very cool stuff...
Totally agree! I have the same bamboo to go utensils and I love them! they go with me everywhere. I have a set in my purse just because you never know when you might eat on the go. I also have a set attached to my lunch bag. It's a small thing you can do and I feel great everytime I use them and don't have to waste plastic.
Love this earthy utencils set--so cute!
What a great idea! There are so many little things in the world that are such a big waste! Plastic utensils are one of those things.
My husband and I were lucky enough to get four free sets of bamboo utensils, care of the Toyota Prius exhibit at the Life is good fest this past weekend. I was super excited because I remembered this post from Alicia advocating for eco-friendly travel-friendly utensils. I'm a home-based social worker, often on the road, so these will definitely come in handy!!
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