December's Green Challenge: Packaging Excess
You may (or may not) have noticed that there was no November Green Challenge. This was because November kicked my butt. However, I am back and ready for this month's challenge. Cutting down on packaging is something that I have been thinking about for a while. It's not especially seasonal but maybe by cutting out single-serve containers, I'll feel better about the amount of wrapping paper I'm going to tear through later this month.I typically buy a small number of single serve products. Though I pack lunches in a Laptop Lunch Kit, I do have some single applesauce containers for snacks and I frequently keep little boxes of raisins in the car for cranky kids. I started to look at all of the trash that was coming from these purchases -- especially those consumed in the house where I had access to dishes and a sink. I decided that this was one area that I could definitely use some work.
For this month I will be reducing waste by altering my shopping habits. Off the top of my head, there are three products that I buy often that can be easily altered. As usual, I will be reporting on my success throughout the month.
Packaging links:
- Grassroots Recycling Network lists Lunchables as the biggest offender in regards to excessive packaging.
- Excess packaging has even inspired naked protests.













