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For an insulated option to keep food cold, try a non-toxic lunch box with a removable liner that is free of
PVC, phthalates and lead.
Food Storage
To keep sandwiches, wraps, fruit, veggies and other lunch items intact and ready to eat, there are some
safer and more eco-friendly alternatives to disposable plastic bags.
Use unbleached parchment paper to wrap up food
Stainless steel food containers in various sizes are healthier for your kids and the planet!
Organic cotton sandwich wraps are washable and can be used hundreds of times to save money, avoid
plastic touching your child’s food and reduce
waste!
Beverage Bottles
To avoid waste and plastic contamination of
water and other beverages, choose a safe,
reusable option. Avoid BPA and other plastics as well as disposable bottles. Choose a
reusable beverage bottle made of glass or
stainless steel.
A glass bottle with a silicon sleeve is safe and
easy for little hands to grip. Choose a size
that works for your child’s needs.
Stainless steel bottles are available with different types of spouts, such as a convenient,
BPA-free sport cap for kids on the go!
Utensils
As with the lunch box, plastic utensils can
leach harmful chemicals and also unnecessarily fill up landfills. Make sure to remind
children to avoid throwing away reusable
utensils as you transition to this more sustainable option.
Use stainless steel utensils from your kitchen
Get a non-toxic, compact fork and spoon set
Packable stainless steel utensils are a non-toxic, reusable option that won’t take up a lot of space in the
lunchbox.
Napkins
Choose reusable options made from sustainable materials like organic cotton. These are easy to wash,
non-toxic and reusable!
Choose colorful organic cotton napkins
Repurpose some organic cotton tea towels to use as lunchbox napkins
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