Mintie Reusable Lunch Boxes (plastic-free)
Mintie Lunchboxes (use code ENGLANDNATURALL for 10% off) are made from stainless steel. Ideal for storing fruit, veggies, salads, protein, nuts, seeds and dips, you can also use them for sandwiches, wraps, curries, stir-fries and leftovers.
No need for clingfilm, use the mini snack pot food containers to the large metal lunchboxes, and also use to freeze leftovers, or at the deli or refill store.
Do not use for children under 36 months, due to small parts which could be choking hazards. Steel lunchboxes are not microwave-safe (never heat baby or pet food in microwaves). Read our post on food safety for people and pets.
U-Konserve (reusable silicone lunch containers)
U-Konserve is a B-Corp certified company that makes quality lunch containers, mostly made from silicone. This is made with sand and fossil fuels, but does not break into microplastics, is food-safe, lasts for years and is easy to recycle. It looks, acts and feels like plastic, but isn’t!
The range includes:
Bounce Box is a versatile food container for snacks, storing leftovers in the freezer, taking porridge to work or even baking cakes.
Made from platinum silicone, it’s a safe durable material that can withstand hot and cold temperatures, and also ideal for batch cooking, as you can take it straight from the freezer to thawing in the fridge, to baking in the oven.
The insulated lunch tote is made from recycled plastic. In Grey or Seafoam, it keeps food cold for hours using an ice gel pack (keep away from children and pets) and has a zipper closure to pack meals for picnics or the office. The inside pocket also holds utensils, and the shoulder strap adjusts to fit.
Stainless Steel Lunch Bots (created by a mum engineer)
LunchBots is a company that makes quality stainless steel lunch boxes. The company was founded by the mother of two young boys, who became concerned not about the planet, but about the health impacts of her children eating from plastic lunchboxes.
Fortunately, she also happened to be a trained engineer, so she put her thinking cap on! These lunch boxes are not just quality, but stand the test of time. Plastic-free lunchboxes have no seal, so these are for sandwiches, not soup!
The Small snack box has two compartments, and recommended for dry foods like fruits, veggies, crackers, nuts and vegan cheese. The other boxes are all similar, simply divided (so you can find boxes that house two, three or four compartments to keep dishes separate).
Qwetch lunch boxes with carry handles
Qwetch lunch box is super-sturdy and leak-resistant, able to transport salad with dressing or high-liquid meals like curry. The box carries a whopping 850ml and has a comfortable carry handle, that folds down for easy storage. The insulated design keeps food warm for up to 5 hours, or cool for up to 7 hours.
