Say no to Styrofoam and the "Plastic Ware"

25 billion Styrofoam cups are thrown away by Americans each year. The US makes over three million tons of Styrofoam products each year from cups to plates and packing peanuts.

What can we do? Make your own packing peanuts by popping real popcorn in an air popper and use that for packing. The recipient can sprinkle it in a backyard for the birds to eat. Keep a mug, silverware, a plate, a bowl and napkins by your desk and tell the takeout place where you got your lunch to keep the plastic forks, paper plates and napkins.