Alas, the food is usually in foam boxes. My heart feels a little hurt for our dear planet Earth when I imagine the tens of thousands of foam boxes being disposed of everyday. Unlike plastic bags, foam boxes are measly and cannot be re-used for many things.
Bring similar-sized lunchboxes to take away your food instead! Been spreading this practice in my office and it's going on well. :) The initial step took a bit of courage (didn't want to hold up the queue, less complications for the auntie) but fortunately, the chicken rice uncle was thrilled and even gave me more chicken (I guess to compensate for the price of the foam box).
It's not tough at all; once this happens often enough, everyone will get used to this (so long we be responsible and get a box of same size).
Wash, re-use, we're good to go!
Plastic lunchbox: 1
Foam box: 0
Yes! Imagine if tupperware became the social norm for packing food. Not only will food sellers save on foam boxes, but we'll all reduce foam box waste! The ironic thing is that while these foam boxes are low in monetary cost, they're very expensive to the environment.
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