WHY On average, we use plastic bags for just 12 minutes. Lunch takeout is probably less. We'll reduce unnecessary single-use plastic by asking for no bag at lunch.
HOW When getting takeout for lunch, ask for no bag. Carry the lunch container instead of the bag. | | From Subscriber Gina on This Tip:
I'm so curious about recycling aluminum. Does this include tin foil? What if it's soiled with food particles? Also, do you know of alternatives to foil? For example I bake muffins (should I use paper instead) and I use foil as a sheet when cooking dinner as a liner on the baking sheet.
I prefer not to use foil actually, but my husband stock piled some (including saran wrap unfortunately) so I'm using it until we find better alternatives, especially with the tin foil. I use Tupperware instead of saran wrap usually.
TWW Answer:
Yes, tinfoil is recyclable! Rinse as best you can to get any food or oils off.
As an alternative to foil to line a baking sheet, I use a reusable silicone sheet pan liners that I got from Crate and Barrel, but I'm sure if you look that up online, you could find them at a few places. For keeping food, I use a reusable beeswax wrap.
Hope that's helpful!
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