Eco Schools

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Fern's ECO School Council are asking for YOUR help! Please help our school stay green and the Earth stay healthy by considering the following ideas when packing a lunch for or with your child. Not only is a waste-free lunch better for the environment, it can save you money as well.

RECIPE FOR A WASTE-FREE LUNCH

Here are some packing tips to MUNCH on:

REUSABLE lunch carrier*

REUSABLE container (plastic), tupperware*

REUSABLE drink bottle or thermos*

CLOTH NAPKIN to wash and re-use*

CUTLERY to wash and re-use*

HEALTHY snacks (apples, bananas, carrot sticks, etc.)

PLEASE AVOID:

* AVOID paper or plastic bags

* AVOID plastic wrap, foil, or Styrofoam

* AVOID single-use cans, bottles, or cartons

* AVOID paper napkins

* AVOID plastic utensils

* AVOID over-packaged snacks

Why pack a waste-free lunch? It's waste-free, it costs less, and it's healthier! Please talk to your child about the 3 Rs - Recycle, Re-use, Reduce, as well as the importance of composting. Food for thought; the average student lunch generates 30 kg of waste per school year. That adds, on average, about 8500 kg of waste per school, per year!!!

CARE FOR YOUR CHILD AND CARE FOR THE EARTH!

Thank you for your help and support. Together, we can make a better world. For more information and ideas please visit the ECO Schools website at www.ecoschools.ca