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2018: A Year of
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January 5 • Food Storage

1/5/2018

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This is my beloved stainless steel tiffin, also from To-Go Ware. I’ve had this as long as I’ve had the utensils so about ten years and it still looks brand new, not a drop of rust. It’s a two tiered piece, but only the top can fly solo, the lid does not fit on the slightly larger bottom section. I usually have this (at least the top tier) with me at all times. I will definitely throw this in my purple bag if I am going out to eat in case there are leftovers to bring home. I spend a lot of time hiking, biking, and kayaking when it’s not winter and this little baby holds quite a bit of food. What’s with the rubber band, you ask? Well if I’m not holding it by the handle, the handle clinks around and it was driving me bonkers on hikes and bike rides. Easy solution. Of course, there’s no need to run out and buy this particular piece or brand. I know plenty of people that have found ones in second hand shops. ECOlunchboxes is another brand I see a lot of people talk about, but I’ve no direct experience. Of course, any old Tupperware will do while establishing this new habit. It’s not plastic that is the main issue, but single use plastic that has gotten out of hand. Any step away from disposables is a good step. I’ll share some more about this piece in my stories.
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January 4 • Straw

1/4/2018

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From yesterday’s post, you may recall I took my chopsticks out of my To-Go Ware and in their place I’ve put in a stainless steel straw. This is something I use all the time and right now since I’m in full on hibernation mode, I’m using it daily at home. I find I drink way more water throughout the day with a straw. I don’t know why and I haven’t taken the time to sort through the psychology of it. Whatever works. In the second photo, you’ll see some bamboo straws. I won those from Just Grab Bits for picking up litter. I don’t use them, but I’ve gifted some to friends and I keep some around for visitors. There are also glass options, that don’t appeal to me, but you might like them. If all else fails, and you are able-bodied, refuse the straw and use your lips. 💋
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January 3 • Utensils

1/3/2018

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Now that we’ve got bags covered. Over the next few days, I’ll share the essentials that are in my daily bag, starting with my To-Go Ware utensils. This is a bamboo set I’ve had for over 10 years, before the term #zerowaste was even a thing. We used to sell them at MudWorks Pottery back when the gift shop carried other things besides pottery. I like them because they’re lightweight, durable, and live in this cute holder that snaps closed. This is the brand I always recommend, but of course, you don’t have to run out and buy anything new. You can create a to-go set from odd cutlery you may have at home or create a mix and match set from any you might find at a thrift store or yard sale. One simple switch will save so many single use utensils from entering the waste stream. 
*Edited to add: My brother reminded me, these sets also have chopsticks in them! I never use chopsticks so I’ve taken them out and completely forgot about them. But if you enjoy chopsticks, you’d be covered!
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