The oil that soaked through the napkins and into my purse while we went to the movies (Crazy Heart=awesome) encouraged me to think about ways to make eating out a little more sustainable. I could think ahead and bring a zip top bag or my own reusable container to stealthily stow any leftovers. Or maybe it’s time to break down and spend the 7 bucks for one of these washable sandwich pouches (or $9 to get one made in the US!).
When I got home I did transfer my sandwich to some aluminum foil. And I added the disintegrating napkins to my pile of the day’s packaging waste. As I eyed the (surprisingly artful) pile, two particular pieces of trash jumped out at me—an enormous juice container and a Cliff Bar wrapper (one of about a dozen consumed in my household every week). Can I find a way to enjoy these yummy foods while avoiding that decidedly unsustainable packaging? I can’t wait to try.
