Comments on Anne's review of Garbage-Free Lunch Box
Garbage-Free Lunch Box
Description: Lunch box to feed your kids consciously.
Lunch Boxes aren't just for Kids
I bought this to pack my husbands lunch a few days a week.
To clarify the issue with Polycarbonate is the concern of Bisphenol (BPA) leeching from the plastic to the food. A recent study showed that the most danger is when the container is subjected to heat (ie. boiling water... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/01/boiling_water_s.php). Which is why baby bottles that may be microwaved should not be used, or using a Nalgene as a thermos. This is a nice article about heating lunch box meals: http://lunchinabox.net/2007/08/06/box-lunches-hot-or-cold/.
That all being said, I only pack cold food for lunches so the containers are never heated. I like that the Lunchopolis system comes with a few different sized containers. One if perfect for a sandwich cut in half, one for chips etc., and two smaller ones that I use for a small piece of banana bread etc. for dessert. The lunch kit also includes a drink bottle that I fill with cold water. On the inside of the insulated carry bag is a pocket which I use to store a cloth napkin and Light My Fire spork. There is also enough room to pack a cold beverage (like a can or bottle) or an ice pack). It is light weight, compact, and I'm assuming "manly" enough that my husband will take it to work with him b/c I have not had any complaints ;)
So while a metal lunch system might be even better than this one, for the cost this one fits my needs. Compared to a Laptop Lunch this one costs less and includes just about the same items. The Laptop Lunch system is made of Polyethylene & Polypropylene which both also have controversy of leeching. IMAO, any reusable lunch box system is still far better than using disposable plastic bags, plastic wrap & paper bags.
I am giving Lunchopolis 3 stars b/c they could switch to other plastics such as copolyester, and they could manufacture them on our own soil.
Anne's keywords: lunch box reusable polycarbonate polyethylene polypropylene lunchopolis
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P W. says:
I have found a GREAT "Stainless Steel Lunch Bundle" set at www.yourguidetogreen.com which has 1 sandwich sized stainless container, 1 10oz stainless bowl (perfect for fruit, etc.), 1 12oz stainless reusable drink bottle and 3 washable small draw string cotton bags (perfect for dry snacks like pretzels). This packs up in my children's lunchboxes and I don't use ziploc bags or plastic anymore! They sell all the pieces individually too if you don't want the whole lunch bundle set. We love it!
Stefanie B. says:
Reusable Waterproof sandwich bags make a great option in your lunch. Cute and functional!
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