ECOlunchbox Is a B Corp!
The reason we were founded in 2008 was to make a difference by helping people say goodbye to plastic at lunchtime and beyond. We set out to build a company that put to market plastic-free products that were healthy for both people and the planet.
The Truth & Consequences of Bioplastics
The Art of Eco Laundry
Time to clean up our laundry routines. Refresh your wardrobe and reduce plastic and toxins with these simple steps. With regular chores like laundry, bad habits die hard. Everything from water temperature to frequency of washing breaks down garments faster than we realize.
Zero Waste Leftovers
There’s something about leftovers. They always taste better the next day. Whether it’s pizza for breakfast or a post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich, leftovers are delicious and cut down on food waste. Speaking of waste, there are many great plastic-free options for storing food. But with these helpful tips, a plastic-free lifestyle is within your reach.
Back To School with Zero Waste
When my kids started elementary school, I was astounded by the number of school supplies needed for each kid. Students were asked to buy kits of brand-new supplies instead of using their leftover supplies from the previous year. I was also shocked to learn how many toxins were in traditional school supplies.
Back To School Shopping Tips To Shop Green & Save Green ($$)
The old adage “out with the old, in with the new” carries a hefty price when it comes to back to school shopping. As summer winds down, it's time for parents and kids to start thinking about heading back to school. Here are some tips and tricks to get ready for school in a cost-effective and eco-friendly way.
Say Goodbye to Plastic Book Giveaway!
Say Goodbye To Plastic Book "Pin It to Win It" Giveaway! Here's how to enter to win:
1. Pin your favorite blog picture
2. Message pin URL to @ecolunchbox
ECOlunchbox will select top 3 participants to win free on 8/2/2023. Book is about plastic-free living tips.
Best Tips For Green Boating
Why ECOlunchbox?
Sometimes we get questions from consumers who are curious about the benefits of using ECOlunchboxes. We’ve written this blog to dive into all the great benefits of ECOlunchbox - for both people and the planet!
You Asked, We Answered!
2022 Plastic Policy Progress
Over the past year, public policy development relating to plastic pollution has made significant strides at the global level.
Overall in 2022 the progress made in public policy development related to plastic pollution in recent years is cause for celebration.
Year in Review 2022
While the continuing pandemic, recession woes, critical supply chain dysfunctions, surging inflation and the war in Ukraine grabbed headlines in 2022, the plight of plastic pollution has insidiously continued to threaten our planet.
Zero Waste Shopping "Prep-Overs"
How To Throw A Zero Waste BBQ
More Than a Lunchbox
Pack, stack, toss them in a sack. That was our original intention when we set out to make lunchtime a place free from plastics that could harm our kids and Mother Nature. Yet, even with our busy lives, ECOlunchbox has become a multi-purpose container for essentials on-the-go!
Plastic-Free Gardening Tips
Trashy Takeout Eco Challenge
Restaurant dining has become a super trashy endeavor during the pandemic. They serve everything in throw-away containers. So, we decided that educating, inspiring, and activating our community around trashy takeout would be an engaging way to celebrate Earth Day 2021!
Farewell 2020, Hello 2021!
Plastic Free, Carbon Neutral Shipments
Reusables During A Pandemic
The reusables movement has been playing defense since the pandemic hit, but there are still numerous ways to take charge of your waste. Don't give up! Check out these easy tips.
Hit The Trail Not Trash Can
As we all trudge through the new normal of a socially distanced lifestyle, many of us are resorting to spending time outdoors with our families. Our love for nature can have terrible repercussions on our parks and wilderness areas. Fortunately, with some pre-planning you’ll hit the trail, not the trash can, the next time you headout for some outdoor R&R.
Road Trip! Tips for Snack Attacks
California Green Business Certified!
Join us to celebrate. ECOlunchbox has once again achieved a California Green Business Certification! From our products to our supply chain, every area of our business is eco-friendly.
Trading ECO Tips with Grandparents
Planet Impact 2019 Update
2019 was a year to celebrate many plastic-free accomplishments here at ECOlunchbox! Our mission is to help the environment by providing the best plastic-free food containers we can put to market that are healthy for people and planet as well as educating about the dangers of plastics. ECOlunchbox’s mission to avert plastic pollution and
News Splash: Bento Wet Boxes
Back To The Future
There are many tools in our eco toolkit to help us live a plastic-free life. The answers to today's problems aren’t only to be found in high-tech gadgets, materials and softwares of the future. By utilizing plastic-free items such as steel, which has been used for centuries, and combining it with silicone creates innovative live-green solutions for modern consumers.
#Zerowaste Gift Wrapping Love
Zero Waste Grocery Shopping
Trends come and go but occasionally one comes along that inspires us to permanently change our lives for the better. Consumer packaged goods all have one thing in common... they come in packaging. But we can do our part by learning to shop in zero-waste style!
6 Easy Eco Kitchen Tricks
The cooking, eating, cleaning up, and disposal of food is one of the most fundamental aspects of human life. It occupies a lot of our time and energy each day. You can reduce food waste, eliminate much of your trash production, and use less energy and water in a variety of small ways.
Why No Metal in Microwave?
Double Duty Lunches!
Never Do This with Plastic!
Seaweed, Sand & Shells, OH MY!
When it comes to the health of the big blue sea, every choice we make in our quest for plastic-free living matters. Even coastal dwellers can feel removed from its presence during our day to day lives.
History of the Metal Lunchbox
Lunch is that unique meal that often requires a “box.” There’s no breakfast box, certainly no dinner box. The lunchbox is at once a timeless and ever-changing symbol of the way we live and eat.
The ECO Adventure Kit is Here
