The best non-toxic lunch boxes and bags
If youβre looking for a new lunch box for yourself or your child, the last thing you want is for it to be coated with harmful chemicals or made out of unsafe materials. While some manufacturers use bisphenol A (BPA), formaldehyde, lead, phthalates, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in their lunch boxes, others offer non-toxic alternatives. These are the best picks.
1. LunchBots Silicone Bento Lunch Box
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LunchBots is on a mission to reduce plastic waste and make lunch more sustainable. Their non-toxic stainless steel lunch containers are incredibly durable and easy to clean. But kids will especially love picking out fun colors and patterns to build their own eco-friendly, dishwasher-safe silicone bento box.
Buy it here: LunchBots Large Build-a-Bento, $37
2. Blue Water Bento Cotton Dolphin Lunch Bag
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Blue Water Bentoβs reusable lunch bag is sewn from GOTS-certified organic cotton and screen-printed with a dolphin design by a green-certified business in California. The sturdy cord and Velcro closure makes it easy for kids to carry and open.
Buy it here: Blue Water Bento Cotton Dolphin Lunch Bag, $20
3. Black + Blum Stainless Steel Leakproof Lunch Box
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This plastic, BPA-free lunch box from Black + Blum is made from high-quality stainless steel. Itβs a breeze to clean, oven-safe, and leakproof with a vacuum-sealed lid. The lunch box comes in two sizes, regular or large, so you can choose the right one for your childβs portions.
Buy it here: Black + Blum Stainless Steel Leakproof Lunch Box, $25 to $30
4. Life Without Plastic Wool Insulated Organic Cotton Lunch Bag
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This organic cotton canvas lunch bag is insulated with 100% wool. The bag is completely plastic-free, BPA-free, phthalate-free, PVC-free and lead-free. Itβs also dyed with non-toxic vegetable dyes. The lunch bagβs convenient zipper pouch is the perfect place for reusable cutlery, and the shoulder strap makes it easy to carry.
Buy it here: Life Without Plastic Wool Insulated Organic Cotton Lunch Bag, $45
5. Ali + Oli Silicone Bento Box
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Ali + Oliβs pastel silicone bento boxes are BPA-free, phthalate-free, latex-free, lead-free, and PVC-free. The bento boxes donβt contain toxic metals like cadmium or mercury either. The leak-resistant lids keep food from leaking from one compartment into another.
Buy it here: Ali + Oli Silicone Bento Box, $25
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