Bring a container to buy meat, fish, sausages or prepared food
Impact data
In the European Union alone, more than 2 billion single-use takeaway food containers are used every year, and globally, over 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced annually — roughly half designed for single use — of which less than 10% ends up being recycled. Bringing your own reusable container breaks that cycle: reusable containers can reduce the carbon footprint by up to 95% compared to single-use plastic.
How to overcome the challenge
Prepare your container — Have a clean reusable container ready before heading out to pick up food.
Ask them to use it — When you arrive at the restaurant or stall, ask them to put the food directly into your container.
Wash and repeat — Give it a good rinse after each use and keep it ready for next time.
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