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Eco Ben, Japan’s Answer to Environmentally Unfriendly Disposable Bento Boxes


Posted on  September 25, 2019

Lazy bachelors have been doing this with their dishes since the invention of plastic wrap. From train station platforms, to convenience stores, to supermarkets, there’s no shortage of places in Japan selling bento. These box lunches are delicious, convenient, and, generally, quite affordable. Unfortunately, though, these pr-eprepared meals are not particularly good for the environment.That’s because the food of a …

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