When most people go out to dinner, they order their drinks, and an appetizer. Then they wait, and eventually, order their main courses. Out come the soups and/or salads before the main meal… then (even though they’re already mostly full!) out come the entrees! Maybe they order desert, and/or after dinner drinks. When they are done, they usually have some leftovers. The portions that restaurants typically serve are HUGE, and (I believe) are a large contributor to this country’s problem with obesity!
So here they are, with half their entrée still sitting on their plate, and they just can’t finish it. They don’t want to just waste it, so they ask for a “to go” container, which is usually made out of Styrofoam, plastic, or some other material (usually not recycled) that they will end up throwing in the trash to rot in the landfills!
Here are just a couple ideas to lower your impact when you eat out: 1) Bring a washable Tupperware container to dinner WITH you if you plan to take leftovers home with you! This way you can enjoy them as tomorrow’s lunch, and not add anything extra to our landfills! 2) consider sharing an entrée, or ask for a half-portion. Many restaurants will accommodate, and you won’t feel so stuffed later! Your waistline will thank you later too!
As always, Please feel free to comment if you have questions, or anything to add!
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