Avoiding fast food + plastic

Limited sustainable takeout options

Food prep is essential when I go on my day hikes and when I’m away from home for several hours. 

Why? If I don’t prepare food for the road, I wind up so hungry that I don’t think about the environmental impact of my food choices. 

My sole focus is on eating. 

Recently, I was on a trip and very, very hungry. I wound up eating at a fast food place that caters to vegetarians. 

It was at the point when the cashier handed me my meal that I realized I slipped up. The lid was plastic and my drink was in a plastic cup. 

Changing habits isn’t easy and being away from home for an extended period requires planning to ensure we can eat without dealing with plastic waste.

Have you ever been so hungry running errands that you had to get fast food that came in plastic packaging? If so, you're not alone. Sustainability isn't about shaming. It's about giving ourselves grace while trying to do the proper thing for the environment and our bodies.

People + the Planet 🌿