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How to BYO Containers for Takeout or Groceries

Posted on May 5, 2022May 5, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A sign asking customers to BYO containers for their bakery purchases

Takeout orders increased 78 percent during Covid. Take BYO containers to businesses that accept them to make a dent in single-use waste.

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15 Ways to Reduce Waste in School Cafeterias

Posted on June 14, 2017September 13, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Recently a concerned mom asked me if I had any ideas to reduce waste in school cafeterias. When my email back to her grew longer and longer, I realized I had better just write a blog post on the topic. Since money is always an issue, I’ve grouped these waste-reducing ideas into three categories: ideas […]

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18 Ways to Waste Less at Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted on November 3, 2016November 13, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau

The biggest food day of the year in the US will soon be here. These ideas will help you waste less. 1. Keep it simple For this post I did a bit of research into a typical Thanksgiving dinner. I checked out menus on the website of a popular, mainstream magazine site and found them […]

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