Reusing your lunch items saves money and is good for the planet. Love the Ziploc baggie but it is hard for me to use it for a snack and then toss it. I just rinse and hang and reuse until they start to look bad. Why use plastic silverware? I grabbed a bunch of mismatched utencils from the thrift store so I don't have to worry about losing my good set- also comes in handy if you throw a party. Everyone uses recycled bags now a days- at least everyone I know. Easy to toss in your purse- buy the pretty ones. Check out delight.com for some great planet-friendly sets.