As the world is making its move towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle, sustainable “to-go” items aren’t hard to miss. Whether you’re going to school, work, or planning a day outside, these 5 essential items will make sure you’re saving money, and your planet!
1) Coffee mug
A travel coffee/tea mug is definitely a MUST in my everyday life! If you get a quality mug, it’ll keep your hot drink hot for significantly longer compared to the throw away cups from cafés. And as an added bonus, Starbucks offers a discount when you bring your own cup! This one is my favourite, but there’s so many out there!
2) Water bottle
Similar to the travel mug, a reusable water bottle is definitely (or should be) a staple in your everyday life! It’ll keep your water cold while avoiding the use of the numerous plastic water bottles. This one comes in so many different colours!
3) Reusable containers
If you love to meal prep, you might already be using reusable containers! If not, it’s a great way to pre-pack lunches as well as save money on buying food on campus/at work! You’ll also avoid all of the unnecessary packaging that comes with take-away meals. These glass containers are very versatile, as well as microwaveable (without the lids!) and these silicone bags with allow you to ditch your plastic zip-lock bags!
4) Reusable cutlery
Reusable cutlery is often overlooked as plastic cutlery is often available everywhere you go and forks and knives from home can take up a lot of space! But these bamboo utensils are compact, light-weight and easy to toss in your bag.
5) Straw
Finally, if the awkward shape of a metal, reusable straw has been holding you back, fear not! Here’s a collapsible metal straw that you can carry on your key chain so you never forget it! Save the turtles!
Written by: Jordyn Miller