Eleisha and Ali serve up practical and witty advice on enjoying your favorite meals on the go while keeping sustainability on the menu. From reusable utensils to guilt-free takeout containers, this episode tackles the waste that comes with convenience, proving that you can dig into your Pad Thai without digging the planet into a deeper hole.
Key Takeaways
- Takeout Waste By the Numbers: In the U.S., disposable food service items create nearly 4.9 million tons of waste annually—75% of it from to-go orders.
- Reusable Essentials: Keeping reusable cutlery, napkins, and containers in your car or bag makes it easy to avoid disposables.
- App It Up: Discover the "Too Good to Go" app for surplus food deals, reducing both food and packaging waste.
- Restaurant Recycling: Many eateries will accommodate your reusable containers if you ask—don’t be afraid to make the request.
- Compostable Confusion: Not all compostable containers break down without the right facilities. Learn how to make informed choices.
Links
- Whale Washed Ashore
- The Dirty Truth About Disposable Foodware
- Too Good to Go
- Plastic Pollution Coalition
- Marine Litter Research
- Everybody.World
- Learn more about Eleisha's refillery and shop:
- Follow Ali's viral upcycling tips on social media: @tiny_waste
Join the Conversation
What’s in your sustainability kit? Share your favorite takeout tips or your zero-waste wins by tagging us @OneCanHopePodcast on social media.
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