Stainless Steel
What material are thermoses made from?
Steel/metal
What are some of the sustainable materials that a fabric lunch bag can be made from?
Recycled plastics, organic cotton and jute.
Why are plastic lunch boxes a very popular option for children?
Lightweight and shatter-proof
While they are a sustainable choice, reusable bags can harbour this if not washed regularly, especially after carrying raw food.
Bacteria (or germs)
What does the term "sustainability" mean in the simplest sense?
The ability to continue over a long period of time
How is choosing a stainless steel lunch box an eco-friendly decision?
As metal is the most recyclable resource in the world whilst keeping its quality and durability!
What is the most important feature that a fabric lunch bag must have to keep food at a stable temperature?
Insulation
Why is it a good idea to avoid heating certain foods in a plastic container?
because heat can increase the rate at which chemicals leach from the plastic into the food.
The environmental "break-even point" for a reusable bag is defined by this.
The number of times it must be reused
What is a carbon footprint?
The total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities?
Which lunch box would be cheaper in store plastic or stainless steel/metal?
Metal
What makes a simple cloth lunch bag fundamentally different from an insulated one?
Because an insulated bag is specifically designed with thermal properties
What are some of the key safety concerns with using plastic for food storage?
Because harmful chemicals like BPA and phthalates to leach into food
Bags made from this material are lightweight, waterproof, and require far fewer uses than cotton bags to become more environmentally friendly than a plastic one.
Polypropylene
This concept refers to the practice of designing products to have a limited lifespan, encouraging consumers to buy replacements sooner.
Planned obsolescence
Can a stainless steel lunch box be used in the microwave?
No they can't
How does a fabric lunch bag with a leak-proof lining protect the items inside?
Because of leak proof linking that is made from PEVA or vinyl
How can you tell if a plastic lunch box is considered safe for food contact?
Look for recycling codes #2, #4, and #5
One way that some reusable bags are made more durable and water-resistant is with this type of coating or finish.
Lamination
WARNING VERY HARD QUESTION AHEAD!!!
This international agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
Paris agreement
What makes stainless steel a "lifetime" choice for a lunch box?
Longevity and Durability
How do you properly clean a fabric lunch bag to prevent mildew?
Spot-cleaning then letting it air dry
What are the drawbacks of plastic when it comes to long-term use, such as staining and odour retention?
They are prone to scratching, which can harbour bacteria.
To truly be more eco-friendly than a single-use plastic bag, a reusable bag made of this material must be used over a hundred times.
Cotton
WARNING EXTREMELY QUESTION AHEAD!!!
What is the term for the environmental concept that states the economic system is a subsystem of the Earth's ecosystem, and therefore must operate within its limits?
Ecological economics