Hey friends! 🍱💬

Let's be honest—how many of us order takeout at least once a week?

🙋‍♀️ I know I do. It's convenient, fast, and honestly comforting after a long day. But one night, as I cleaned up a mountain of plastic containers, forks, and those little soy sauce packets, I had this thought: "Wait… where does all this go?"

So today, let's talk about the takeout packaging problem—and what we can actually do about it. 👇

Takeout Feeds Us... But Trashes the Planet

Every time we order delivery, we're not just getting a meal—we're also getting layers of packaging:

• Plastic containers with lids

• Styrofoam boxes

• Paper bags inside plastic bags

• Napkins, forks, sauce packets… even rubber bands sometimes!

Now multiply that by the millions of orders happening daily. That's a whole lot of trash 😬

Most of this stuff isn't recyclable (especially when it's greasy or food-stained), and even if it ends up in the recycling bin, many places don't actually recycle these materials properly. So where does it all go? Yep—landfills or the ocean 🌊

My "Trash Wake-Up Call"

A while back, I ordered noodles, soup, and a drink. That one meal came with:

• 3 plastic containers

• A plastic bag

• A drink cup with a straw

• 2 sets of cutlery I didn't even use

• 4 napkins

That's at least 7 single-use items... for one dinner 😳

After that, I started noticing just how much waste I was creating in one night. And it made me feel a bit... off. I wasn't just feeding myself—I was quietly adding to a much bigger problem.

So, What Can We Do?

Here are a few things I've tried—and maybe they'll work for you too:

• 💬 Leave a note: "No cutlery or napkins, please." (Most of us eat at home anyway!)

• 🍴 Use your own dishes: I always transfer food from the plastic container to my own bowl—feels nicer, too!

• 📦 Support eco-friendly spots: Some places now use compostable or paper-based packaging.

• 🛍️ Reuse what you can: I save containers for leftovers or organizing small stuff.

• 🍽️ Order less frequently: Save takeout for weekends or treat days.

I'm not saying we need to give up all takeout (believe me, I couldn't 😅), but even small changes can help reduce the waste we make.

Let's Chat 🌍

What's the worst takeout packaging situation you've seen? Do you have any tricks to cut down on the waste?

Drop your tips below or just say hey 👋 I'd love to know if this is something you think about too!

Let's eat well and live better—without tossing the planet in the trash 💚