• sandwiches sealed in plastic bags


• fruits and vegetables in plastic bags


• prepackaged chips, cookies, fruit bars, granola bars, cheeses, and fruit leathers


• prepackaged yogurts, applesauces, and puddings


• crackers, pretzels, chips, and other snack foods sealed in plastic bags


• disposable juice boxes, juice pouchs, soda cans, water bottles, and milk cartons


• plastic forks and spoons


• paper napkins


• reusable lunchboxes and disposable paper and plastic bags

• sandwiches and other main dishes, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and treats in a reusable lunch container


• cloth napkins


• stainless-steel forks and spoons


• reusable drink containers


• reusable lunchboxes

*With this type of lunch, lunch food items can be bought in larger quantities. The packaging can be left at home for reuse or recycling. Waste-free lunches are not only a wise environmental choice, but they are less expensive as well.