BYOB: Bring your own bottle. Use refillable containers for water, juice and other refreshments. Even the largest sizes will hardly cost a penny to refill.
Wash your napkins: Why pack paper when cloth is reusable? In addition, cute patterns will make every lunchtime feel like a festive affair.
Buy in bulk: When you find something you like (California Ripe Olives for instance), purchase the biggest containers you can find and divvy up portions into smaller reusable containers for your lunch as needed.
Pack in a snap: Opt for dishwasher safe plastic containers with snap top lids. Not only do they prevent leakage and keep food tasting fresh, you can wash them and use them again and again.
Recycle, recycle, recycle: California Ripe Olive cans go straight to the blue bins. Make sure all of your cans, bottles and jars follow in suit.
Pretend you’re on a picnic: Who says silverware has to stay at home? While you might want to leave the real silver in your curio cabinet, not-so-precious metal utensils are an easy replacement for the plastic ware that you’d otherwise toss.
Waste not, want not: When you’re finished eating, make sure to compost bits, pieces and crusts to give back to the earth. Soiled paper products, including brown bags, paper plates and napkins (if you choose to use them) are also perfect for the green bin.
Don’t bag your bags: If you must use plastic baggies for sandwiches, chips, California Ripe Olives and other munchables, be sure to rinse and reuse before calling them trash. They’re more durable than you might think.
Support reliable stewards: Find out about the products that you purchase and make sure that responsible companies are behind them. California Ripe Olives come straight from growers and canners all over California who comply with strict growing and handling standards. Packing your lunch with foods like these makes a big difference.
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