• sandwiches sealed in plastic bags
• fruits and vegetables in plastic bags
• prepackaged chips, cookies, fruit bars, granola bars, cheeses, and fruit leathers
• prepackaged yogurts, applesauces, and puddings
• crackers, pretzels, chips, and other snack foods sealed in plastic bags
• disposable juice boxes, juice pouches, soda cans, water bottles, and milk cartons
• plastic forks and spoons
• paper napkins
• reusable lunch boxes and disposable paper and plastic bags

• sandwiches and other main dishes, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and treats in a reusable lunch container
• cloth napkins
• stainless-steel forks and spoons
• reusable drink containers
• reusable lunch boxes

*With this type of lunch, lunch food items can be bought in larger quantities. The packaging can be left at home for reuse or recycling. Waste-free lunches are not only a wise environmental choice, but they are less expensive as well.