Comments on: To-Go Ware: Wave Your Disposables Goodbye

By: Lee

Lee — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:54:20 +0000

Jere,
many years ago when I was a child, my mother taught me to recycle.
Mom’s favorite saying was “waste not, want not!”
Of course, a few of the items she saved were possible hiding places for all sorts of germs (mom even recycled aluminum foil and plastic bags!) To this day I reuse as much as possible, including little bits of leftover meat or veggies which combined with the right touch of spices makes a wonderful soup or a tasty omelet.So, I’m all for recycling but I draw the line with disposing of plasticware that I already own, why would you do that…..isn’t that kind of defeating the whole recycling idea? I do agree with you that we are prone to succumb to all the marketplace advertising………that’s another thing to work on!!

By: Jere

Jere — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:24:08 +0000

While this is all a good idea and I especially like the idea of using bamboo utinsils. I believe we all have too much plastic in our homes already. I have too much and intend to use it to give baked goods as holliday gifts to get rid of it. Frankly I think if one wants to truly recycle and not create more waste one may use their own dishes. At least 90% or more of us in the United States have everyday dishes that are also for guest use as well. The take out container is cute but again it’s another item to store in the cabinet. I think it would make a good lunch carrier though. It’s unfortunate that we’re mostly taught through advertising what to buy and unfortunate we’re a nation of instant gratification and a throw away society. I feel overwhelmed with the ongoing irrisponsibility of the market as a whole..thank you.

By: enigma

enigma — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:05:37 +0000

Next question:
What about picking up to-go food? It is usually packed before you get there. What about to-go food that is delivered – how do you get them to use the products?

Honestly, although I think it is a good idea for somone looking to purchase containers for left–overs or dishes to pass, I frankly would currently take my tupperware that is clogging my cupboards since my wedding and some silverware out of my drawer (re-use) if I were to start taking my own dishes for my doggy bag.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:21:24 +0000

Beej…its pretty simple. YES, you are supposed to pack your take out food into them. ou can easily do it yourself or you can ask the wait staff – I have a to go ware set and have done this and its never been a problem. If they are confused, you can speak up and educate them about why and what. And you dont “need” a bamboo spoon. However, a lot of people enjoy using bamboo or wood with their food (like me) and the more we use bamboo the more gets planted and bamboo is actually one of the most sustainable resources we have and should use more of it.

By: Beej

Beej — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:16:59 +0000

I don’t entirely understand the purpose of this product. Are we supposed to somehow get restaurants to pack take out food in these instead of in the plastic containers they use? How does that work?

Also, why do I need a bamboo spoon? Can’t I just use a metal one from my drawer in the kitchen? For years I’ve had a knife, fork and spoon set in my desk drawer at work that I brought from home. It works just as well at work as it does at home.

By: Beej

Beej — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:28:22 +0000

OK, I don’t think I get it. Is To-Go ware supposed to replace the containers that take out food is delivered in? Or is this a container that people are supposed to put their food they prepare at home in when they want to take it with them? If it’s for take out from a restaurant, then how do you get the restaurant to put the food in the To-Go Ware?