tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124680532427687426.comments2011-04-05T10:18:04.769+10:00A Sustainable JourneyRuby Rachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17840085047565990939noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124680532427687426.post-41183336042251157522011-04-05T10:18:04.769+10:002011-04-05T10:18:04.769+10:00Well done on your green journey! It's funny ho...Well done on your green journey! It's funny how living in the country (or in my case, outer suburbia) is actually less sustainable in some ways, isn't it - I'm referring to the "having to drive everywhere" bit. We could definitely do with a better transport system! Anyway, keep up the good work and visit my blog if you like - lots of cheapie fashion tips as I'm a big fan of op shops and recycling.<br />stylewilderness.blogspot.comFourth Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289520392967828383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124680532427687426.post-48734083004543119762011-03-22T16:38:56.499+11:002011-03-22T16:38:56.499+11:00I've never heard of lunch bots or tiffins! Ben...I've never heard of lunch bots or tiffins! Bento boxes yes, but I'd never think to use one to transport lunch. And glass jars, my gosh! You have no idea how many jars I have lying around at home - I like preserving, so people save their jars for me. <br /><br />I have a few new man-sized hankies that my partner received for Xmas from his grandma - they would act well as a snack wrap or a napkin. <br /><br />I've got to admit - I'm a plastic microwaver :( Until recently it was ignorance and laziness, but now I know how bad it is, it's just laziness. I shall take heed to my ways.Ruby Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17840085047565990939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124680532427687426.post-21854161903205427862011-03-22T14:27:48.193+11:002011-03-22T14:27:48.193+11:00Have you heard of lunch bots? Or stainless steel ...Have you heard of lunch bots? Or stainless steel tiffins? Bento boxes? Any of these are great alternatives to plastic when transporting food away from home. <br /><br />For soups and other saucy messy things, I use a stainless steel thermos if I will be eating it within a few hours. If it's something that needs to be reheated, a glass jar works great. Airtight leak-proof seal, but you can remove the metal lid and pop it in the microwave. I've never had a glass item break during transport. It really is tough stuff.<br /><br />For sandwiches and stuff the wrap-n-mat is awesome. That's what its intended purpose is. You can wrap up your sandwich to transport and then when you open it the mat becomes a placemat to eat off of. You could easily make your own.<br /><br />I use a plain handkerchief or large cotton napkin like this too. Works for bundling smaller things too. Like grapes, pretzels, crackers, etc.<br /><br />I really don't advocate plastic in any form, but if you had to... go with the tupperware container, but NEVER microwave in it. You shouldn't store hot fatty foods in it either. Plastic leaches BPA into your foods.<br /><br />I've been cling wrap-free for two years now, Ziploc-free for one.<br /><br />♥ Rebecca Jean<br /><a href="http://www.midnightmaniac.com" rel="nofollow">Midnight Maniac</a>Rebecca Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11070642191916065979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124680532427687426.post-70959932802740631652011-03-22T12:52:26.624+11:002011-03-22T12:52:26.624+11:00Thanks Rebecca!
I had the "carry your own ut...Thanks Rebecca!<br /><br />I had the "carry your own utensils" lightbulb go off on the weekend while I was eating in a shopping centre food court. I did manage to choose a restaurant that used reusable/washable plates, but they had disposable wooden chopsticks or plastic spoons on offer. <br /><br />I try and carry my Sigg bottle with me wherever I go, because that keeps me from buying sugary drinks (plus it cuts down on the plastic I use!)<br /><br />I've never heard of the wrap-n-mats - what a great idea! I have seen the sandwich-bag style ones on etsy, and I plan on making my own to carry some of my lunches in. <br /><br />One question - cling wrap. I take my own lunches to work, and I can't decide what is better - using a bowl from home with cling wrap, or a plastic (but reusable) Tupperware container.Ruby Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17840085047565990939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124680532427687426.post-30919911000794611272011-03-22T12:09:42.909+11:002011-03-22T12:09:42.909+11:00You go girl!
♥ Rebecca Jean
Midnight ManiacYou go girl!<br /><br />♥ Rebecca Jean<br /><a href="http://www.midnightmaniac.com" rel="nofollow">Midnight Maniac</a>Rebecca Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11070642191916065979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124680532427687426.post-22748108498389273102011-03-22T12:08:41.756+11:002011-03-22T12:08:41.756+11:00You've got quite an impressive list going alre...You've got quite an impressive list going already. Kudos!<br /><br />Have you thought about taking your own containers for take out? Check out this site: <a href="http://takeoutwithout.com/" rel="nofollow">http://takeoutwithout.com/</a><br /><br />I carry a wrap-n-mat in my purse for taking home leftovers at restaurants. Also carry my own bamboo utensils (To-go ware), cloth napkin, Klean Kanteen and glass straw from Glass Dharma.<br /><br />Always ask for "no straw" when eating out. You'll reduce plastic and paper waste.<br /><br />I have tons of ideas! If you ever have questions, please ask me. I'd love to help.<br /><br />BTW, a lot of vintage values are right in line with going green. I think the two go hand in hand perfectly.<br /><br />♥ Rebecca Jean<br /><a href="http://www.midnightmaniac.com" rel="nofollow">Midnight Maniac</a>Rebecca Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11070642191916065979noreply@blogger.com