ECOlunchbox

Sep 29, 2019

Plastic Purging & Upcycling

From backpacks to binders, parents are on the hunt for healthy and eco-friendly products. Now’s the perfect time to give your child’s lunch an ECOlunchbox update! We recommend ditching leachy plastic food containers and have your kids splash into the new school year with a zero-waste, non-toxic lunch box made from stainless steel that’s healthy for people & our planet!

Sep 19, 2019 • #ECO for Kids #Eco-Friendly Inspiration #Get Healthy

5 Tips for Mindful Eating

Slowing down to enjoy lunchtime and all your meals is a fantastic step to being more aware of what you're eating and how much. One in three children in the United States is overweight or obese, putting them at risk for health problems that were once only seen by adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Sep 11, 2019 • #Get Healthy #healthy recipes #plastic-free #plastic-free lunches #snacks for kids #sustainable living #zero-waste

Double Duty Lunches!

When it comes to lunch duties, do you have a lot on your plate? You have to remember which kids detest which foods and ensure the salad doesn’t ‘touch’ the sandwich, all while trying to encourage healthy eating. Does this sound familiar?

Sep 08, 2019 • #Eco-friendly #Eco-Friendly Inspiration #plastic-free #sustainable living #zero-waste

Trading ECO Tips with Grandparents

Wisdom passed down to us from our grandparents is an invaluable gift. They can teach us how to take care of our planet with a little more compassion, and, in turn, we can pass on some tips and tricks to our elders! Sharing knowledge goes both ways.

Sep 05, 2019 • #back to school #plastic-free #zero-waste

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.

Aug 23, 2019 • #Green Travel #plastic-free #zero-waste

Road Trip! Tips for Snack Attacks

If you’re traveling with kids, invite them to pack snacks they love. Help them stock up with a variety of healthy options, and be sure to pick shelf-stable snacks that don’t need refrigeration. When kids pack their own goodies, they’re more likely to actually eat them.

Aug 18, 2019

No Plastic Meal Prep Bowls

The trendy concept of meal prep is on everyone’s lips. In our forever goal of reducing our plastic use, we look to a more flexible and easy meal prep plan sans plastic that also happens to be delicious! Bowls. Yes bowls. Another trendy concept we can’t see going out of style.

Jul 31, 2019 • #easy lunches #Great Outdoors #outdoor adventures #picnic #plastic-free lunches #summer

Packing a Perfect Picnic

Whether you are packing a picnic for date night or taking the whole family on an adventure, here are our top tips for a zero-waste, eco-friendly perfect picnic lunch! We invite you to hit the easy button this summer with your next picnic outing.

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