One week already that our children are at school! Are you still full of motivation? Are you looking for tools to better organize yourself?
This year, I started a zero waste shift. Quietly, but still a turn. At first I was a bit intimidated by the concept and didn't know where to start. It was while discussing with Anne-Marie de la Boutique that I understood that this could be done in small steps. What a relief !
Now I'm going to prepare my first return to school a little more zero waste... I won't be perfect, but I'll be better than last year. Isn't that our goal? Here's how I plan to get started with a zero-waste lunch box:
1) Snacks: No more disposable zipper bags. All children's snacks, whether small fish, celery, grapes or cookies will be packaged in reusable containers.
Here are my favorites:
Colibri snack bag - Washable pouch
Small rectangular box Dalcini in Stainless
2) Sandwiches : Same thing as snacks for me this year: No more disposable bags. GOOD-BYE !! There are several options that exist to replace them so why do without them?
Here are my favorite options:
Beeswax wrap - Perfect for sandwiches ( also to replace your plastic wrap in the fridge!)
Square container Dalcini in Stainless
Öko creations Sandwich envelope - Really TOO PRETTY!
3) Thermoses - To alternate with the sandwich, I like to prepare hot meals that the children can bring in thermoses. On the other hand, nothing is more unpleasant than a cold spaghetti... so I needed a VERY good thermos.
I opted for the Thermos Yumbox which keeps food warm for 6-8 hours. Just perfect !
4) The utensils - To complete the lunch box, I could take some of our kitchen utensils, but I'm always afraid that they won't come home! So , instead of plastic utensils , I opted for bamboo utensils.
My choice:
5) Drinks
Generally, I put a bottle of water in the backpack, but occasionally I also add milk or juice, so I use reusable containers. Drink in a Box!
So! I hope these ideas will be useful to you in your preparations for the start of the 2020 school year!
pascal
Mother of Alizée, 5 and a half years old (very important to mention it!)