Each year Australians produce 21 million tonnes of waste. This would fill a line of garbage trucks from Melbourne to London and halfway back. A large percentage of this waste is produced by our schools. Whilst using pre-packaged products such as individually wrapped museli bars and biscuits may seem like a time saving and convenient option, what are the environmental costs of using these single-serving items? By reducing the amount of waste from school lunches we can significantly lower the amount of waste we send to landfill and also significantly lower the amount of litter in our schools.
So what is the eco friendly alternative? Rubbish free lunchboxes, or Nude lunches as they are sometimes called, are an easy option that elimate all waste from school lunches. There are a range of different rubbish free lunchboxes on the market, perfect for school or the workplace. Neco has chosen to stock the Goodbyn line of rubbish free lunchboxes. The Goodbyn system incorporates separate, individual containers that are perfect for leftovers, sandwiches, yoghurt, nuts, berries, pasta or anything else that takes your fancy. Goodbyn's come in two size, the Original and the Bynto which is 30% smaller than the Goodbyn Original and perfect for packing smaller and smarter lunches. Goodbyn's individual compartments ensure that taste and moisture are kept seperate and you will never end up with a sandwich that tastes like banana! Dishwasher safe and made to last, a Goodbyn lunchbox will ensure you are not contributing to the mass of lunch litter that ends up in landfill and will save you money too!
The other benefit of the Goodbyn range is that they are all BPA free. We know the dangers associated with BPA and products that contain it. If you haven't read our blogpost on BPA, click here to find out more.
With the plethora of lunchboxes on the market we recommend researching what's out there in order to find the most convenient and eco option to suit your lifestyle. Be aware of materials used and recycled/recylable contents of products. One of the best things about rubbish free lunchboxes is that they involve a little bit of creativity and with so many compartments to fill, the options are endless! Planning weekly lunches could end up being a whole family experience - making life for mum or dad a bit easier! To find out more about the Goodbyn range click here. Look out for our Back to School specials!
