The energy used to process and package the food we eat makes up 23% of the total energy used in the US food system. Single serving containers - such as yogurt cups, snack bags, frozen food trays, beverage cans and bottles, restaurant carry-out clamshells and other food wrappers - make up a large percentage of most homes’ trashing and recycling. You can reduce your trashing recycling volume significantly by choosing to avoid those single-use purchases.
For example, consider buying 32-oz yogurt containers instead of 6-oz cups. Purchase large bags of trail mix or pretzels and separate them into reusable containers as you need them. Choose 2-liter bottles instead of single-serving beverage containers, especially for parties. You’ll save money as well.
For example, consider buying 32-oz yogurt containers instead of 6-oz cups. Purchase large bags of trail mix or pretzels and separate them into reusable containers as you need them. Choose 2-liter bottles instead of single-serving beverage containers, especially for parties. You’ll save money as well.
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