Zero Waste

1. Prepare yourself with reusable takeaway containers

Gather some reusable containers in rough takeaway sizes and keep a few in your car or one in your bag for those last minute, too-tired-to-cook days. We like the stainless steel food containers from Lunchbots bento boxes – or check out our lunch box options for more ideas. You might like to pop them in a reusable bag or keep a Loqi shopping bag inside one container for easy carrying home. We also have insulated lunch bag options.

Then, next time you are ordering your favourite takeaway, instead of phoning ahead, grab a book (for while you are waiting) and your reusable containers. When placing your order, ask if they would be able to use your containers and hand them over. Remember, although you may throw their system out of whack briefly until they get used to this request, you are helping them to reduce their costs! And, you never know, they may already have other customers who are already reusing containers.

2. Takeaway essentials for your bag and car

  Reusable glass straw (remember to say 'no straw, thanks' when ordering a drink).

  Reusable water bottle (saves the environment and money when you fill it with water).

  Reusable cup, large sizes for coffee or smoothies, stainless steel cups for kids.

  Reusable cutlery (a knife, fork and chopsticks) or a handy, multi use spork).