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Eco-friendly lunch gear for kids: bags, boxes, and water bottles
Make a fashion statement with an eco-friendly lunch bag – Photo courtesy of Caraa
Almost half of school-aged children in the United States bring their lunch to school, resulting in a substantial amount of yearly waste in the form of single-use plastics, bags, and containers. Many school districts have recycling programs to reduce this waste, but you can be part of the solution too by using eco-friendly lunch gear. Here are seven sustainable products we love. PlanetBox Rover stainless steel lunch box set
This eco-friendly lunch box set comes in several fun colors and patterns – Photo courtesy of PlanetBox
The PlanetBox Rover lunch box set is made from stainless steel that's free of lead, PVC, phthalates, and BPA materials. It's dishwasher-safe and built to last. Utilitarian and stylish, this lunch box comes in several whimsical exterior designs. Visit PlanetBox to pick your favorite.
Buy at PlanetBox: Rover stainless steel lunch box set Matter compostable kitchen bags
Reusable food storage bags are good for the environment – Photo courtesy of Matter
Wrap your little ones' sandwiches, fruits, and other snacks in Matter's compostable kitchen bags, which are plant-based and freezer-safe. Choose from a variety of sizes. Bonus: Use these durable bags to organize craft and school supplies.
Buy on Amazon: Matter compostable kitchen bags Hydro Flask Lunch Duo Bundle
Messy leaks in backpacks are a thing of the past with the Hydro Flask Lunch Duo Bundle – Photo courtesy of Hydro Flask
Hydro Flask's Lunch Duo Bundle includes a 20 oz. insulated food jar and a micro hydro mini thermos. Both are made of stainless steel and come with a lifetime warranty. Throw them in the dishwasher to clean. The company offers a stainless steel bottle trade-in and recycling program. Shop all Hydro Flask products on Amazon or go directly to the company site for the bundle.
Buy at Hydro Flask: Lunch Duo Bundle PATH refillable bottled water
These fun characters on PATH water bottles make staying hydrated fun – Photo courtesy of PATH Water
Make staying hydrated fun with these Nickelodeon All-Stars eco-friendly water bottles. They come filled with locally sourced, ultra-purified, reverse-osmosis filtered water. Made from recyclable aluminum, these water bottles are reusable, BPA-free, and 100% made in the USA, which reduces its carbon footprint.
Buy on Amazon: PATH refillable bottled water Caraa Luna Lunch Bag
The Caraa Luna Lunch Bag is made from recycled nylon – Photo courtesy of Caraa
Eco-friendly lunch gear has never been more fashionable. Made from recycled nylon, the Luna Lunch Bag can be carried by hand or worn as a crossbody. This eco-friendly lunch bag features interior insulation and a water-resistant inner lining; it keeps food fresh and is easy to clean. Available in four colors.
Buy at Caraa: Luna Lunch Bag
Bamboo Essentials travel utensils set
This Bamboo Essentials set should be part of your eco-friendly lunch gear – Photo courtesy of Amazon
Made from bamboo, this travel utensils set comes with a fork, knife, spoon, chopsticks, straw, and straw-cleaning brush — all contained in a compact pouch. Lightweight and dishwasher-safe, these utensils are perfect for eco-friendly lunch gear or sustainable travel gear.
Buy on Amazon: Bamboo Essentials travel utensils set Patagonia Kids' Refugito Daypack 12L and 18L
This sustainably made backpack can hold school supplies and a packed lunch – Photo courtesy of Patagonia
