Eating Out: B.Y.O.C

Eating out is fun but when you've had your fill and there's still a good amount of food left on your plate, the take-out packaging will be hard to swallow and stomach. Usually restaurants use Styrofoam packaging or something else that isn't great for landfills for your doggy-bag so why not try getting into the habit of bringing your own container with you? I try to be good and bring one along when I know I am going out to a restaurant. Or I try to keep a secret stash in my car if I dine out last minute. Your waiter may be taken aback but will hopefully appreciate the gesture. Plus, other patrons may see what you're doing and bring their own container the next time they dine out. Teach by example, I say!

(photo from tupperware.com)