Contributed by Angie Cleveland

September is here and it‘s time to break out the lunch boxes as the kids head back to school. More and more schools are encouraging students to bring not only nutritious lunches, but waste-free ones as well. Here are some tips on how to reduce or even eliminate excessive packaging in your child‘s lunch box (adapted from www.healthychild.com):
- Pack food in reusable containers—avoid plastic bags, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and pre-packaged foods whenever possible. With a resealable container, children can save uneaten food for later.
- Purchasing lunch foods in larger containers instead of single-serve packages costs less. Buy yogurt and applesauce in larger containers and spoon it into a smaller container for lunch.
- Cut up fruits and vegetables, so your children can eat some and save the rest for later. It‘s hard to take two bites out of an apple during snack time and save the rest for lunch.
- Use a Refillable Drink Bottle. Juice pouches and some juice boxes are not recyclable, so consider packing water in refillable bottle.

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