Low-Waste Lunchboxes

Sustainable Minimalists

"One of the hardest things we haven’t been able to tackle is our kids' snacks: we still end up using a good amount of single use plastic wraps. Do you have any ideas?"

 

Citing convenience, ultraprocessed foods are often sold in single-serve packs. But such snack and lunch items are overpriced (you're literally paying for that extra plastic!); they're also often unhealthy for both people and the planet.

I get it: We're overtired and overstressed, and packing wholesome foods can feel like yet another daunting chore. That's why on today's show I answer a listener's question about how to pack low-waste lunchboxes without the extra stress (dozens of food ideas included!).

 

Here's a preview:

[1:30] What recent research says about the health effects of ultraprocessed foods on human health

[7:00] The premiums we pay for foods packaged in single-serve plastics

[11:30] 5 quick tips for managing picky eaters

[17:30] The Bento Box route versus the traditional lunchbox: pros, cons, and gear recommendations

[24:00] 30+ low-waste lunchbox ideas

 

Resources mentioned:


  • Say hello! Email Stephanie at MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (857) 264-1967 (US and Canada listeners only)
  • * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.

 

Lunchbox gear that listeners love:


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Thank you to our sponsors!



Our Sponsors:
* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content

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"One of the hardest things we haven’t been able to tackle is our kids' snacks: we still end up using a good amount of single use plastic wraps. Do you have any ideas?"

 

Citing convenience, ultraprocessed foods are often sold in single-serve packs. But such snack and lunch items are overpriced (you're literally paying for that extra plastic!); they're also often unhealthy for both people and the planet.

I get it: We're overtired and overstressed, and packing wholesome foods can feel like yet another daunting chore. That's why on today's show I answer a listener's question about how to pack low-waste lunchboxes without the extra stress (dozens of food ideas included!).

 

Here's a preview:

[1:30] What recent research says about the health effects of ultraprocessed foods on human health

[7:00] The premiums we pay for foods packaged in single-serve plastics

[11:30] 5 quick tips for managing picky eaters

[17:30] The Bento Box route versus the traditional lunchbox: pros, cons, and gear recommendations

[24:00] 30+ low-waste lunchbox ideas

 

Resources mentioned:


  • Say hello! Email Stephanie at MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (857) 264-1967 (US and Canada listeners only)
  • * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.

 

Lunchbox gear that listeners love:


---

 

Thank you to our sponsors!



Our Sponsors:
* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2022-09-22 31 min
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