Sustainable Back-to-School Supplies
FOOD STORAGE & UTENSILS
By Jaclyn Tracy
All images by Folchi Creative
Ready for back-to-school? Prep school lunches in a sustainable, non-toxic kind of way. We pulled together a cheat sheet of our favorite back-to-school food storage and utensils for you, and our planet.
Our favorites for back-to-school food storage & utensils:
STAINLESS STEEL LUNCH BOX, 2 TIER
Designed for dry, damp foods. Not leak proof.
Sustainability Practices:
This product is designed as an eco-friendly alternative to Plastic Bento lunch boxes.
The materials used include high quality food grade 201 Stainless Steel that is PVC Free, Phthalate Free, Leaching Free, and Lower Carbon Footprint than Plastic.
Comes in recycled packaging that can be completely reused (Zero Waste packaging).
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5 COMPARTMENT LUNCH BOX
Leak proof! A sustainable 5-compartment bento lunch box perfect for meal prepped lunches.
Sustainability Practices:
An eco-friendly alternative to Plastic Bento lunch boxes.
The materials used are PVC Free, Phthalate Free, Leaching Free, and Lower Carbon Footprint than Plastic.
Comes in recycled packaging that can be completely reused (Zero Waste packaging).
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3 COMPARTMENT LUNCH BOX
An eco-friendly 3-compartment leak proof stainless steal lunch box perfect for school lunches.
Sustainability Practices:
An eco-friendly alternative to Plastic Bento lunch boxes.
The materials used are PVC Free, Phthalate Free, Leaching Free, and Lower Carbon Footprint than Plastic.
Comes in recycled packaging that can be completely reused (Zero Waste packaging).
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LUNCH BOX MINI SAUCE CONTAINERS, SET OF 2
Upgrade your lunch game with this sleek and eco-friendly Stainless Steel Lunch Box Mini Sauce Containers. Perfectly sized for your rectangular lunch pod.
Sustainability Practices:
Eco-friendly way to avoid use of a plastic baggy and stick to non-toxic and reusable food containers for all occasions
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STOJO FOOD STORAGE BOWL
This do-it-all bowl holds a whopping 4.5 cups (36 ounces) of anything your heart desires. Collapse and stack it for space-saving organization, or fill it up and pop on the lid for at-home storage or a spill-proof meal to-go. This bowl is also dishwasher safe and has a spill-proof lid!
Sustainable Practices:
BPA-free, BPS-free, no phthalates, leads or glues
End of Life: Grade 5 recyclable
Made of silicone, a plastic alternative
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STOJO FOOD STORAGE BOX
Bring leftovers to work, snacks to the park, or pack the perfect sandwich to go. Unlike plastic baggies, the Stojo Box keeps your sandwiches from smooshing and single-use bags out of landfills. The box is also spill-proof and dishwasher safe!
Sustainable Practices:
BPA-free, BPS-free, no phthalates, leads or glues
End of Life: Grade 5 recyclable
Made of silicone, a plastic alternative
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BAMBOO TO-GO UTENSILS
Bamboo Silverware sets are made of organically-grown Moso bamboo. Moso Bamboo is a renewable resource which grows back quickly in nature, preserving hardwood forest. Safe for kids of all ages to use.
Sustainability Practices:
Organically-grown Mosu Bamboo Environment
Bamboo Silverware sets are made of organically-grown Moso bamboo. 100% Bamboo, 100% Compostable
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STAINLESS STEEL TO-GO UTENSIL SET
Crafted with clean, non-toxic ingredients these refillable hand soaps will soon be your go-to sustainable staple for your home.
Sustainability Practices:
Long-lasting alternative to disposable plasticware
Stainless steel and silicone, a plastic alternative
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PORTER CERAMIC BOWL
The most beautiful to-go bowl you’ll ever meet.
Sustainability Practices:
Reusable
Ceramic
Alternative to plastic containers
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PORTER SEAL TIGHT BOWL
From soups to snacks, leak-proof your leftovers with this screw-top container. Crafted from durable borosilicate glass and wrapped in protective matte silicone, this eco-friendly alternative to plastic takeout containers is designed to encourage healthier everyday habits.
Sustainability Practices:
Glass and silicone create a perfect alternative to plastic containers
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Reach out with any questions, especially if you’re in need of something specific! We’d love to hear your suggestions on what back-to-school items you’re interested in finding sustainable alternatives.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jaclyn Tracy is the founder of SISTAIN. Her goal is to make a greater difference by educating, activating and making sustainable consumerism not only easier, but aspirational. She believes success is in the collective impact, getting a whole group of people to change their behavior by committing to choosing sustainable brands, less waste and imperfect progress.
