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Better Lunch Gear (Low & Non-Tox Picks)
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items A collection of low-tox and non-toxic lunch gear picks for packing school lunches, work meals, snacks, and food on the go. This board includes better lunch containers, lunch bags, ice packs, utensils, and napkin options for families trying to reduce ...
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Food Storage
Water Bottles/Tumblers
Bags & Ice Packs
Utensils, Napkins & Extras
Food Storage
Lunch containers and food storage picks with healthier materials.
These glass meal prep containers are designed for easy lunches and leftovers. Made with durable glass bases and protective silicone boots, they help reduce breakage while keeping food visible. The airtight, BPA-free plastic lids snap on securely to h...
Ello Duraglass 3.4 Cup 2-Compartment Meal Prep Set
Glass Meal Prep Containers with Glass Lids
These glass meal prep containers are designed for lunches, leftovers, and pantry storage. Made with durable glass bases and matching glass lids, they offer a lower-tox option compared to plastic containers. ...
Simple Deluxe Glass Meal Prep Containers with Lids
These 16-oz glass jars are great for overnight oats, yogurt, chia pudding, snacks, smoothies, and salads. Made with glass jars and removable silicone sleeves for grip and protection, they’re a practical lower-tox option for meal prep and lunches. The...
6 Pack 16oz Glass Overnight Oats Jars with Lids
Elk and Friends stainless steel bento boxes are a great non-toxic lunch option for kids. They’re made with a stainless steel base instead of plastic, with a silicone lid and divided compartments that make it easy to pack a variety of foods. I love th...
Elk and Friends Kids Stainless Steel Bento Box
This stainless steel bento box is a simple, lower-tox lunch container option for packing meals without plastic touching the food. It has a roomy design with a removable divider, so it works well for sandwiches, leftovers, fruit, or snack-style lunche...
S'well Stainless Steel Bento Box, Onyx, Leakproof
This stainless steel salad bowl kit is a great non-toxic option for packed lunches, especially if you want to keep ingredients separated until mealtime. It comes with a removable tray and mini canister, which is handy for toppings, dressing, fruit, o...
S'well 64oz Salad Bowl Kit, Peacock Blue
This stainless steel snack box is a nice non-toxic option for packing lots of little foods without relying on plastic bags or disposable containers. The included mini containers make it easy to separate snacks, dips, fruit, or toddler-sized portions,...
Stainless Steel Snack Bento Box, 6x50mL, Leakproof
These beeswax wraps are a great low-tox, plastic-free option for wrapping sandwiches, snacks, fruit, or leftovers without relying on disposable bags or plastic wrap. I like that they’re made with GOTS-certified organic cotton and are silicone-free, r...
Truebee Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps
These reusable silicone bags are a handy low-tox swap for disposable plastic baggies when packing lunches, snacks, sandwiches, or cut fruit. I like that they’re durable, freezer safe, dishwasher safe, and easy to reuse again and again. A nice option ...
Zip Top Reusable Silicone Food Bags - 3 Set
These compostable snack bags are a nice alternative to traditional plastic baggies for packing crackers, fruit, cut veggies, and other lunchbox snacks. I like that they’re non-plastic, PFAS-free, and BPA-free, making them a better disposable option w...
FEBU Snack Compostable Food Storage Bags, 180 Count
Water Bottles/Tumblers
Reusable water bottles and tumblers in better everyday materials for kids and adults.
This stainless steel tumbler is a nice reusable option for water, smoothies, and drinks on the go if you’re trying to cut back on plastic cups and bottles. I like that it’s insulated, leakproof, and made with a stainless steel body and straw, with a ...
BrüMate Era Tumbler w/ Handle & Straw
This insulated stainless steel tumbler is a great option for older kids who need a durable water bottle for school and activities. I like that it has a 100% leakproof lid, stainless steel straw, and easy-carry handle, plus a silicone sleeve to help p...
BrüMate Leap 12oz Leakproof Kids Tumbler
This stainless steel water bottle is a great reusable option for keeping drinks cold on the go without relying on plastic bottles. I like that it’s insulated, durable, and simple to toss in a bag for work, errands, travel, or everyday use.
S'well Stainless Steel Water Bottle
This stainless steel tumbler is one of my favorite picks for my kids to use for school. I love that it has a retractable straw and a leak-proof lid.
Ello Oasis Stainless Steel Tumbler w/ Handle & Straw
This stainless steel water bottle is a great everyday option if you want something insulated, reusable, and easier to use on the go. I like that it has a leak-proof locking lid and quick-fill design, which makes refills simple without a lot of mess. ...
Ello Pop & Fill Stainless Steel Bottle
This glass water bottle is a nice option if you prefer to avoid plastic and want a simple bottle for water, tea, or other everyday drinks. I like that it has a leak-proof flip lid, a protective silicone sleeve for better grip, and a carry loop that m...
Ello Syndicate Reusable Glass Water Bottle
Bags & Ice Packs
Low-tox/non-tox lunch bags and ice packs to help keep meals cool on the go.
PackIt lunch bags are a great low-tox option because they’re PVC-free and have built-in freezable walls, so you don’t need to pack separate ice packs. That makes them super convenient for school lunches, daycare, work, and travel. I also love that Pa...
Packit, Box Lunch Freezable Dino Camo Charcoal
These stainless steel ice packs are a nice alternative to plastic-filled freezer packs for keeping lunches cool. They’re slim, reusable, and easy to tuck into a lunch bag, cooler, or bento setup without taking up too much space.
Stainless Steel Ice Packs for Lunch Boxes (2)
This organic canvas lunch bag is a nice low-tox alternative to synthetic lunch totes, especially for families trying to choose more natural materials. I like that it’s made with GOTS-certified organic cotton, reusable, and washable for everyday use. ...
Simple Ecology Organic Canvas Lunch Bag - GOTS Certified
Utensils, Napkins & Extras
Reusable utensils, better napkin options, and practical lunchbox extras.
These kid-sized utensils are a great reusable swap for lunchboxes, especially if you want stainless steel silverware with an easy-to-hold handle for little hands.
Elk and Friends Kids Silverware Silicone
These compostable utensils are a handy option for lunches, travel, or backup use when reusable silverware just isn’t practical. I like keeping something like this on hand for field trips, busy days, or group events when you still want a lower-waste a...
Repurpose Utenstils
These tree-free bamboo napkins are a nice disposable option for lunchboxes, snacks, and everyday meals if you want something a little more eco-conscious than standard paper napkins. I like that they’re made from bamboo and work well as a practical sw...
Caboo Tree Free Napkins, 4x250, 1000 Total
These bamboo paper towels can work as a paper napkin option for lunches, snacks, and on-the-go messes when you want something disposable but a little more eco-conscious.
Repurpose Bamboo Paper Towels, 6 Rolls, 2-Ply
These recycled napkins are an affordable, more mindful option for lunchboxes, snacks, and everyday meals. I like that they’re made with recycled materials and skip added dyes and chlorine bleach.
100% Recycled Napkins - Everspring™
These organic cotton reusable towels work well as a washable lunchbox napkin option for families trying to cut back on disposables. I like that they’re made with GOTS-certified organic cotton and can be washed and reused again and again. A great pick...
Reusable Paper Towels - G.O.T.S. Organic Cotton, USA
These unbleached baking cups are great for homemade muffins and lunchbox-friendly snacks. I like using them for batch baking healthier muffins, egg bites, and little grab-and-go treats without the bright white bleached paper liners.
If You Care FSC Unbleached Large Baking Cups 60ct 3pk