Ditch the Takeout Waste — Here’s How December 23, 2018 Email 12-23-2018 Napkins, plastic cutlery, condiment packets, to-go boxes, cups, lids, straws, bags — the amount of waste created by takeout food is huge. Mostly, these are single-use items that go into the trash within minutes or even seconds of getting them. Takeout food can be delicious, but it can also be super wasteful. In the U.S., single-use items make up 10 percent of all our waste. Get some tips on how to reduce your takeout waste by watching this video:
