Eco-tip of the month
While Ziploc baggies are convenient for kids’ snacks, they are not a good environmental choice, as landfills increasingly overflow with disposable products. Non-disposable plastic containers, while being a better choice than disposables, are also not the most eco-friendly since the making of plastic requires highly toxic chemicals, plastic does not decompose when it finally is (inevitably) thrown out, and because of health concerns found in a lot of plastic products produced with PVC (polyvinyl chloride), or BPA (bisphenol A), which have been linked to everything from developmental disorders to cancer. So what is a mother on the go with hungry kids to do? Luckily, there are more and more unbreakable, non-plastic, and affordable products coming on the market. One of my favorites are the little stainless steel or aluminum containers actually meant for spices. They are lightweight, have clear tops so you can see what’s inside, and are the perfect size for small snacks like raisins, nuts, or pretzels. They can be found at stores such as Bed, Bath & Beyond and even at IKEA. A few other options include: