Make your lunch break environmentally friendly: 11 sustainable products for the start of school

Sustainable lunch products are on the rise for the start of school in 2024.

The push towards sustainable products is driven on the one hand by increased environmental awareness among consumers and on the other hand by the desire to reduce the use of single-use plastic.

These products not only appeal to the conscious consumer, but also help parents prepare healthier and more organized meals.

Below we’ve listed the essentials you need to make your lunch routine eco-friendly – from stainless steel water bottles to organic cotton lunch bags.

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Reusable lunch boxes

Reusable lunch boxes are often made from stainless steel, glass or BPA-free plastic. They are durable, leak-proof and designed to replace single-use plastic bags or containers.

Many of these products also feature a compartment design that is great for separating foods.

Bentgo stainless steel lunch box

Stainless steel container with lid

Stasher Premium Reusable Silicone Food Storage Bags

Environmentally friendly lunch packages

Sustainable lunch bags made from organic cotton, recycled materials or other eco-friendly fabrics are very popular for back to school 2024. These bags often feature insulation to keep food at the right temperature and are designed to be reusable and washable, creating less waste over time.

3 Sprouts Kids’ Recycled Fabric Lunch Bag in Terrazzo Sand – Insulated, Water Resistant, for Ages 3 and Up

Simple organic cotton lunch bag – Small canvas lunch bag for school and work

Waxed canvas lunch bag, color pink, GOTS certified |Snack bag |Grocery bag|

Beeswax cloths

Replace plastic wrap with beeswax wraps. Made from organic cotton soaked in beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin, these wraps are a reusable and biodegradable alternative for wrapping sandwiches or covering containers.

Thrive Market, reusable beeswax food wraps

Supra Endura Beeswax Wrap Set

Sustainable drinking bottles and cutlery sets made of steel

Reusable water bottles and cutlery sets are essential components of a sustainable lunch pack. Often made from stainless steel and available in different sizes and styles to suit different needs, these items help reduce dependence on single-use plastic bottles and cutlery.

Simple, modern kids water bottle with straw lid

Zak Designs Kids Stainless Steel Water Bottle, 15oz with Flip Up Straw, BPA Free, Durable Design, Frozen Girl SS

Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Cutlery Set – Reusable Fork