Meal Prep

dhart05
dhart05 Posts: 19 Member
edited December 19 in Food and Nutrition
So I was looking up boxes online for meal prep containers and I was looking at about $14 for 20 and wasn’t reallllly liking the price so I went to a local shop in town called cash and carry, they sell a lot of stuff for restaurants and business and managed to get 50 paper to go boxes and 250 sauce cups for with lids all for $14. A much better deal I think! 5w6hcqwgjt9v.jpeg

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  • dhart05
    dhart05 Posts: 19 Member
    shelbygeorge29 wrote: »
    Ok, not to be a stickler but you may want to consider reusable containers. That is a lot of plastic waste, and in the long run you'll save lots of $$$. Amazon has a great selection.

    Just something to think about...
    I’m happy about my find, and I did pick these because they’re all 100% recyclable. Thank you.
  • namelesshere
    namelesshere Posts: 334 Member
    dhart05 wrote: »
    shelbygeorge29 wrote: »
    Ok, not to be a stickler but you may want to consider reusable containers. That is a lot of plastic waste, and in the long run you'll save lots of $$$. Amazon has a great selection.

    Just something to think about...
    I’m happy about my find, and I did pick these because they’re all 100% recyclable. Thank you.

    In most cases, they are only recyclable if you wash them first. I second the idea of using reusable as they are more versatile but if you are happy with your find, congratulations. When you get tired of spending the extra $$$ know there is an alternative.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I reuse my Ziplocs many times over. Great idea.
  • NurseTaco_RN
    NurseTaco_RN Posts: 7 Member
    It's less expensive right now but more expensive in the long run (not to mention bad for the environment, even if you're recycling them). I'd look into reusable containers.
  • KymberlyGiudici
    KymberlyGiudici Posts: 23 Member
    WAL MART has containers, two or three sections, and they are like $3 for 5. I have been using the ones I bought 2 years ago all this time, even washing them in the top rack of the dishwasher, and only had to toss a few (like 3 or 4, maybe?).

    I shop at Cash and Carry a lot (we own a restaurant, lol), so I know exactly what you are referring to... but if I may be so bold (and honest) it sounds like you were looking for a toss away setup instead of reusables, anyway. Because seriously, $14 for 20 containers is a GREAT deal.
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