Less rubbish :: Tip #2

It's been a long time coming, but here FINALLY is my next waste-reducing idea....

Use less Glad wrap, cling wrap, or plastic wrap.  It doesn't matter what you call it, the stuff is terrible for the environment in more ways than one! We still have a half used roll in our cupboard, just sitting there.  We don't use it, but for obvious reasons I can't just throw it out.

Here are some ways I get around not using plastic wrap.

I love these glass Pyrex dishes with plastic lids. They are perfect for storing left-overs in the fridge. I have quite a few in various sizes and shapes.  They are freezer and dishwasher safe too.

Have you seen these stretchy silicon covers? They are brilliant and REUSABLE!! So are these flat silicon covers. Once you place them on a bowl and press gently it the middle, a vacuum seal is created. Again, I own a few in varying sizes. I don't know if they are dishwasher safe. I wash them up by hand and air dry them in the dish rack.

You can't beat this for simplicity.....for an instant lid, just put a dinner plate on top of another plate. Depending on the contents of a bowl, a tea towel wrapped around a dish can sometimes do the job also.

Now, if I have to wrap something before I place it in a lunch box, I use waxed paper. Mostly though, my kids have a lunchbox filled with an array of plastic decor containers.  They almost have a litter free lunch everyday.

So there you have it.  I challenge you to not use plastic wrap for a month!

PS While I'm on a roll, snap lock bags are convenient but if you must use them, please wash them and reuse them over and over! Or better still, use plastic containers instead!