Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts
Posted - Nov 17 2008 : 05:48:11 AM
What about waxed paper? You could cut a square of waxed paper and fold around the sandwich like a present and then tape in the center. I wonder if that would be more ecofriendly than a plastic box?
I send Doug to work with a bag lunch almost every day. We do use the reusable plastic containers for now, but I am hoping to get away from them too. Supposedly he should be responsible enough to take glass... supposedly. LOL
I suppose I could use wax paper. I'd like something reusable though. I need something bigger than those sandwich boxes. We use buns & sub rolls a lot for lunches.
if you do use waxed paper for sandwiches there is no reason to tape it. just folr the top over 2 or 3 times and smooth down, rold ends under. place sandwich folded side down. there is "eco friendly" waxed paper but it is very pricey! i wouldnt reccomend glass containers for kids. heck i dont reccomend them for husbands! peace connie in alaska
I did a little research once on waxed paper bags since we were trying to be more environmentally conscious and found out they are a petroleum product so we decided that wasn't the route we wanted to take. I still love them and the way they seem old fashioned since my grandma used to use them. Any input on if you think they are a good idea or not, let me know.
I can't believe this is what yall are talking about! Yesterday I was thinking about this for my son. He takes a lunch box everyday with plastic containers and his thermos. But those containers take up a lot of room in the box and my cabinet...Thought of the wax paper, but also saw the problem with petroleum..Found thesehttp://www.happy-sacks.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=138 I like the idea of these. I was also wondering about using just butcher paper. I know it is not reusable, but very biodegradable! Always on the quest of the perfect containers/storage things!!!
I'm thinking of sewing my own now. Is that a silly idea? I was wondering if I could use oil cloth? I really want to use something that is reusable. I love those happy-sacks. Very cute. Why can't I make my own?
We purchased a stacking lunch box at an asian market for about $5 and we love it. It keeps foods seperated and gives us something new to use. My son likes it when I make him noodle salads and mock sushi. Recently we found a little book on Lunches (something like lunch boxes and snacks) and they had some great ideas for wraps and sandwiches. We are going to have the added challenge of having to remove gluten from our son's diet so lunches from home will have to be all he gets.
I've been thinking about this topic for a few days now. Mostly because school is starting up in a few weeks and I need some ideas.
Then last night they ran a segment about hot dogs causing cancer. My dh is sometimes slow to get on the bandwagon -but this caught his eye. He eats lunch meat sandwiches just about every day. There's nitrates in lunch meat too!
I need some healthy alternatives for him. He packs everyday - does not have access to a microwave most days. I know he'd grow tired of salads. (I have to pack something for break & lunch).
I'm going to look through this post to see what else I can come up with for everyone.
Brown Bag Challenge
Posted - Nov 17 2008 : 05:48:11 AM
