You’ve had just about all you can eat at your favorite restaurant and you flag down the waitress to ask for the check.   “I’ll be right back,” she says, “and can I wrap that up for you?”

 

What material will your leftover steak come back in?  Plastic? Aluminum? Cardboard?  How about Styrofoam?  

 

Local restaurants buy and give away tons of Styrofoam packaging for take-out items and doggie bags.  We want to ask if there is a better way.  I’m not the expert on this topic, but I know that Styrofoam lasts forever in the landfill. 

 

Please leave a comment if you know of a better way.  Is it biodegradable plastic?  How about aluminum foil or aluminum dishes?  What is the cost differential on these types of containers for the restaurant?  Would you pay extra for a more Earth-friendly to go package?  Would you be more likely to patronize a restaurant that engages in more Earth-friendly practices?   What material does your favorite restaurant use for packaging?  

 

Use the ‘Comments’ link below to let us know what you think.