Categories: LifestyleQuick Tips

Quick Tip – Weekday Lunch Ideas

Lunch-breaks are always a nice interruption to your chaotic work-days.  Trying to green your midday dining?

  • Try packing your lunch.  You’ll save some cash as well as takeout materials when you buy ingredients  & prepare your own meal.
  • Of course  there are times when you need fresh air and a break from the office. Head to a local restaurant or cafe. Huge portions are par for the course these days, so avoid wasting by taking your leftovers home. Many restaurants give plastic conatiners  that can be washed & re-used for your packed lunches for the rest of the week.
  • If  you get takeout ask for least amount of packaging. Avoid plastic bags or silverware when you can, and keep a stash of silverware/cups/etc at your desk so you can re-use your own.

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Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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