Zero Waste founder, Bea Johnson, seems amused by these things, favoring creativity over these burdensome kits. However, I have found that convenience often trumps creativity – especially with two young boys in tow.
So, I have created a versatile kit that I can keep in my purse. It starts with a Chico Bag I got with my Klean Kanteen but never seem to use. Then, I added one of our metal straws, a pair of chopsticks (which I prefer over a fork), a cloth napkin, and a Thermos soup/mug with a folding spoon. These are all things we already had so the creation of this kit was also waste free (or rather, waste-past as they originally did come with packaging). I think the Thermos could be used for coffee or other beverages or left-overs from a meal that might otherwise be carted home in styrofoam.
So, here are a few pics of my creative masterpiece:
How About You?
Does a to-go kit seem necessary for your lifestyle? What are your must haves? Let us know in the comments below.
Until next time, keep that talk walking!
Talk Walking 
Absolutely! Prep is everything. I always have my reusable water bottle, handkerchief, and hand towel wherever I go. If it’s a road trip, I make snacks, and always bring napkin and reusable cutlery and straw. That way I’m prepared!
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Nice. How do you accommodate all the preps? Do they fit in your purse? I’m always struggling between my prepping and minimalist tendencies.
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I have quite a small purse, so some of them fit, but usually I have to take my mini travel backpack if I’m taking cutlery and snacks, which isn’t really a big deal if I’m on the road anyway.
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So, you employ your car as part of your traveling system, right? This works wonders for many of us. I have a gigantic purse that accommodates toys and sippy cups (and my zero waste preps) as my kids and I walk around town.
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Do you take “to-go” containers if you think you’ll have left-overs at a restaurant? Have you met resistance? I love your prep essentials!
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