Many schools are opting for a greener, healthier lunch experience.  Is your child's school asking for Waste-Free or Trash-less Lunches? Why Waste-Free? Waste-Free Lunch for Preschool The average American discards 7.5 pounds of trash each day.   To reduce this number in your community, you can help reduce the waste at school. A waste-free lunch is likely to be a healthier lunch, containing fewer prepackaged or processed foods .   When unpacking after school, parents can see for themselves what their child consumed or didn't consume during lunchtime.   It is helpful in knowing what they prefer in their lunchboxes!   It’s fun and cool! What is a Waste-Free Lunch Like? Waste-Free Lunch for a 1st grader:  Yogurt/Berry/Kale smoothie, bagel with egg salad, babybel cheese, cocoa crackers, yogurt raisins, blueberries, and sliced carrots in a reusable bag.  Ice water to drink.    A Was...