Can you believe it’s already time to start thinking about back-to-school? I think some of you have may have even already started?! Talk about waaaaah!
In my kids’ public school in Brooklyn, teachers collect money at the beginning of the year to pay for supplies, which makes life easier for sure.
All I have to buy in anticipation of school this year (besides clothing) is lunch packing gear. Of course, this category of supplies can be confusing (as well as expensive!), especially if you’re like me and trying to avoid plastic.
Below is a curated list of the best plastic-free (or at least ALMOST plastic-free) lunch packing supplies I’ve found.
11 comments
Graham Goss
Fluf is good stuff! Appproved.
bumpdrl
What are your thoughts on Fluf. I need a lunch box larger than petit collage?
Roneet
Thanks for this helpful list. I hear that Planet box bento boxes are great and safe/clean but their carry lunchbox isn’t. Any insight?
Maia James
Hi there! Unfortunately, Lunchskins are great for the environment, but I’m not convinced they are truly nontoxic. I love the Stasher for sandwiches: https://gimmethegoodstuff.com/store/stasher-reusable-silicone-bags/
Grace
Hi Maia! Any recommendations on reusable sandwich bags? I’ve used Lunchskins in the past and liked them a lot, until they get scungy-looking, but wondered if there are any others you’ve vetted (besides Bee’s Wrap). Thank you!
Meg
Julie,
Are you talking about the 3 vent holds on the bottom rim of the top? Or is there another hole? I had already tried doing this on the vent holes but it only helped a little.
Julie
This happened to mine too, there was a spot on the rubber top where there was supposed to be a hole but it wasn’t punctured all the way through. I took a needle and poked it through and now the cup works way better!
Meg
Hi Maia,
I was wondering if you’ve ever had any issues with the pura straw top? I really love this bottle as does my son but recently I’ve had a lot of problems with the suction not working properly as in even I can’t get anything up the straw, nevermind my toddler. Only after a lot of fiddling with the straw or loostening the top does it work properly. I’m sure it would be great with the sport top but my son isn’t old enough for that yet.
Michelle
Great list! I just came across U Konserve (http://www.ukonserve.com/) too. It seems like some of their products have potential as well.
Maia james
Cool water is key!
Isabella
I wanted to love the bees wraps, but after first wash in soapy warm water with mild detergent (dr bronner) they were damaged. The coating started to peel off and they became sticky. I can’t use them. Maya how do you wash your bees wraps?