Ask restaurants not to include utensils or condiments with your food order

If you are ordering takeout or delivery from a restaurant, ask them not to include the plastic utensils, napkins, or condiment packets with your order. Instead use your own silverware and condiments from home. Or if you do need the condiments, ask for an amount that you will use.

With online orders, you can usually add the instructions in the “Special Instructions” box. Some online apps allow you to If you are picking up the order yourself from the store, you may also skip bagging the order if it is a small order and you don’t really need the bag.