LIFESTYLE

Ecoconscious Way to Tote Your Lunch or Snacks

On January 11, 2021
By Kimberly

The MOST Adorable Picnic Setup

The To Go Ware 2-Tier Stainless Steel Tiffin Lunch Box is absolutely camp!

I’ve always wanted one of these stacking lunch containers. They look so smart and … responsible.

Recently, I received a set of two, and could not wait for an opportunity to fill them with yummy food.

Leak Proof

Bill and I were deep in workshop chores, and transporting chili dogs and stir-fry via ceramic plate was not a good idea.

I grabbed one of the two-tier Steel Tiffin Lunch Boxes, filled both tiers, and headed to the job site.

To-Go even offers a three-tier kit and a three-tier plus sidekick set; the sidekick is for a small item like salad dressing. The Snack Stack is build like the two-tier, only smaller.

Sturdy Yet Lightweight

The Steel Tiffin Lunch Box kept our food warm for a bit until we took a break and ate.

It’s not insulated, but the metal seems to hold heat for a reasonable period of time.

Dropping the Tiffin won’t break it, like dropping a plate. Plus, it’s more elegant than eating from a plastic container.

Bamboo Utensils

Along with our stainless steel food containers, Bill chose the To-Go Ware Bamboo Travel Utensils in an “Agave” colored carrying case.

At first I was unsure about bamboo utensils – I wondered if they would feel rough on my mouth, like those ice cream cup flat spoons. They didn’t; they are nicely finished and smooth.

Best of all; they come with a set of chop sticks, which is what I actually used first for my shrimp and veggie stir fry.

Several other case colors are available, and the case is made from RPET; a cloth made from recycled plastic bottles.

Also, each case has a carabiner. I used the clip to attach the cases to our tiffin.

The Whole Kit

Although Bill ordered the entire ecoconscious kit from the Surfrider Foundation, it does not seem to be available any more, so I’ve included the individual links to each item for you.

The third item in their “Reach Your 2020 Resolution to Reduce Plastic Use” was a set of two Stasher Reusable Silicone Sandwich Bags.

Designed for sandwiches, these are sturdy and actually dishwasher safe!

I recently had purchased a set of Kithelp Reusable Storage Bags BPA Free. It’s incredible how many times I already have used and washed them, so I know I’ll get a lot of use from the sandwich bags, too.

Using the reusable storage bags makes me happy every time I reach for them. They are in fun colors, and every time I fill one, I am happy and reminded that I’m saving the planet from one more single-use zipper plastic bag. They make me smile!

Reduce Reuse Recycle Repair Repurpose

Everyone, and I do mean EVERYone in our house is a big fan of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose.”

If something comes in a box – it gets thoroughly “played out” before being recycled.

We are doing our best to protect the environment while keeping the fun in our lives for everyday necessities. I challenge you to try at least the reusable storage bags this year. They are economical, and will “pay for themselves” in a month or two. And, they will make you feel so eco-friendly!