This past semester of school, I found myself eating out far more often than normal– with the rigorious schedules we all had, it was often the only time we could find to eat at all. More disconcerting than the extra pounds I added was the amount of trash I was tossing out.

Had I known how much waste I could have prevented, I would have invested earlier on in To-Go Ware. To-Go Ware provides high quality, environmentally sustainable eating utensils that you can take in to your local eatery, fill ‘er up, and take out. The To-Go Ware stainless steel food carrier is stylish as it is earth friendly, and if you’re tired of plastic forks and knives, you can add on the Bamboo Utensil set.

If bright colors are more your thing, then Laptop Lunches might be the place for you. Each kit is a puzzle of containers and boxes, all encouraging you to recyle and reuses your eating utensils. You can even build your own kits, based on your needs.

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My friend Crosby (a freelance lifestyle publicist who works with The Winning Pitch) recently told me about a new client of hers, a great woman-owned company called Srina Teas. She’s become super passionate about their work, and I’ve got to say, her enthusiasm is infectious.

Srina produces 100% organically grown green teas, which are plucked, produced and packaged at Paradise Farm, which sits on a 90-acre rainforest in Sri Lanka.

They take care to grow the teas using environmentally friendly farming practices, and by purchasing Srina green tea, you’ll support the Paradise Community Project, which provides small-scale farmers above-average wages, a clean and safe working environment and training toward sustainable development using local natural resources.

Srina currently offers two kinds of green tea, Oolong and Young Hyson, though flavored green teas are on their way soon.

The teas are all packaged using natural fibers (either hand wrapped in recycled paper bags or placed in a hand woven basket made of natural cane wreaths). Srina also sells gift packs and glass teapots, and they’re currently offering free shipping on all orders over $15.

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I never thought I’d want to eat sushi and candy at the same time. Well, until I discovered Koo-ki Sushi and realized that candy and sushi could be one and the same.

It all started in 1994 when two sisters heard about a national contest that challenged people to create a cookie unlike any cookie before it. They were inspired by memories of making sushi with their grandmother to create a sushi confection, made from cookies, chocolate and other sweet treats.

Today the business is still a family operation, run by the two sisters and aided by their parents and other relatives. You can purchase these delightful handmade confections in their online shop, or if you’re ever in San Jose, California, you can stop by their retail location.

My mouth is watering just looking at their site!

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