Lunchtime. Probably the most anticipated meal of the day for the people who are excited for a break in their day or the people who are simply just hungry. Most campuses have student unions or other locations nearby where students can purchase their lunch. Now we all know that food on the go just always tastes amazing, but do we ever stop to think how much waste is created through the consumption of your meal? More specifically, take-out places typically use Styrofoam or plastic containers and disposable utensils that will be thrown away and sit in landfills for thousands of years. Also, just think about how much money you spend on lunch each week!
One more benefit to bringing your own lunch from home is that it is a lot healthier than eating out. When packing your lunch, use reusable containers for items not individually packed, bring a lunchbox instead of a plastic/paper bag, and bring your own reusable utensils instead of disposable ones. Keep in mind that bringing your own lunch also needs to work for your own convenience too. So if you can’t ultimately cut out take-out lunches, maybe try to start brining your lunch three times a week instead of five. It’s up to you to make the change. Be committed, I guarantee you will feel proud of eating healthier and proud of that extra money you’ll be saving.
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