Switch to Quality Reusable Lunch Boxes

Moonmoon stainless steel lunch boxes (use code NATURALLY 10 for 10% discount) are a quality brand of lunch boxes made from high-grade stainless steel, available in mix-and-match designs including:

• Lunch boxes
• Snack pots
• Sauce pots
• Leakproof containers

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.

The leakproof options have silicone lids, and are sold in various sizes, perfect for meal prep, freezing leftovers or even weaning pots. The larger sizes are ideal for packed lunches, the smaller sizes can fit inside to hold dips, dressing, sauce or yoghurts.

Designed for stacking to take up minimal space, they are also ideal for picnics or taking to the zero waste shop to fill up with goods. Dishwasher-proof too, some boxes have removable dividers.

To wash, remove leakproof seals then push back into place when dry. You can use the boxes for leftovers, serving and freezing (you can reheat food in the oven, but not on the stove – and leave the lid off, to prevent explosion from heat). 

Mintie Lunch Boxes

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.

Qwench 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.

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).

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.