In Quebec, September is synonymous with back-to-school and returning to work. It's also an excellent time to make resolutions (better than in January!). The start of the school year means lunches, snacks and routine are back. Sometimes even healthier lifestyle habits and family organization. How to have a successful back-to-school zero waste?
Eco-friendly lunch for a zero-waste back-to-school
Taking the time to prepare a lunch for the midday meal is usually the first eco-responsible step you can take. It avoids going to a restaurant, the corner store, or heating an over-packaged frozen meal — which isn't much better for your health. Marie fil offers essentials for your lunchbox to reduce common issues: over-packaging, single-use plastic, and products that break quickly.
Reusable snack bags for a zero-waste back-to-school
The era of Ziploc bags is over and we're now opting for reusable snack bags. Reduce your plastic footprint is more than desirable. Washable, the reusable snack bags are an eco-friendly solution. Each child can have their own colorful, modern bags. Our Marie fil reusable snack bags are all made in Quebec. This allows for quality design, but also the assurance of a creation that is safe for health. In our workshops, there are no chemicals or of human exploitation. It may sound odd to say, but yes, human exploitation still exists in several countries that are known for manufacturing our textile products.
Durable container in your eco-friendly lunch box
Several plastics are now known for their health risks. Instead of the typical plastic plates, opt for stainless steel containers. These offer great durability. We all have plastic dishes that have warped over time! Marie also carries the brand Yumbox in store. A leak-proof design, durable and perfect for children. Its compartments allow for menu variability for small and large appetites.
Cooking to Reduce Plastic Waste and Overpackaging
Packaged snacks, boxes of soft bars, yogurt cups, or applesauce pouches are all types of overpackaging elements that can be removed from a lunchbox. By taking the time to bake muffins on Sunday or by transferring yogurt and fruit purees into reusable containers, waste is kept to a minimum. A good-quality reusable water bottle also helps avoid disposable juice containers. Cooking is also very economical during times of inflation. Cutting back on purchases of processed foods is good for the environment, your health, and your wallet.
Our section for the lunches and eco-friendly kitchen items is fantastic. Now that you have a few tips to make your lunchbox more eco-friendly, all that's left is to wish you: Have a great start to the school year!