By now most of us know that packing a waste-free lunch for our child SAVES 67 POUNDS of waste from going into our landfills each school year, which not only has a beneficial impact on Mother Earth, but our wallets as well!
Control Your Spending, Control Your Portions
Reduce and Reuse = Saving $
Bottled Water:
1 plastic single-use bottle of water per day for a year at $1.50 per bottle =
$547.50 per year! (And, that's only one bottle per day!).
Alternative:
Reusable water bottle: $12.50 to $22.
Do the math yourself here: Water Calculator!
Disposable Plastic Baggies!
1 box of 50 zip-lock bags costs roughly $4. Let's say you use 3 every day for
an entire year. That's 1,095 bags! And, let's face it, if you use plastic baggies
you use them for everything. That adds up to a minimum of $90 per year for
something that is thrown away!
Alternative:
A set of 5 Food Kozies for $23. Use, wash, reuse.... Repeat!
Nesting Trio Stainless Steel Containers for $26. Use, wash, reuse.... Repeat!
Beyond the cost savings and waste, most meals packed at home are healthier. When you pack lunch at home, you can control portions and choose healthier ingredients. Jillian Michaels from The Biggest Loser and a Los Angeles personal trainer emphasizes teaching portion control at a young age will help children overcome the overwhelming obesity statistics. Kids Konserve offers containers in varying sizes to make it easier to pack the right portion with their Nesting Trio, Medium Round Containers and Mini Stainless Steel Containers.
Chef and TV star Jamie Oliver has started a Food Revolution about saving America's health by changing the way you eat. It's a movement for you, your family and your community. Kids Konserve will help you start your food revolution!
Start packing waste-free lunches and snacks and start helping Mother Earth, your pocket and your child's health!
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