Author: Oria Aponte, ALANYC Vice President
September – Zero-Waste Lunches
Pack lunches that create no trash. Use reusable containers, cloth napkins, and metal utensils instead of disposables.
Why it matters: The average school-age child’s lunch generates 67 pounds of packaging waste per year. Going zero-waste saves money and cuts pollution.
Your challenge:
- Prep lunches with reusables only.
- Swap single-serve snacks for bulk buys in small containers.
Share a photo of your zero-waste lunchbox to our social media (linked below) we’ll feature our favorites!