Teen DD wants an eco friendly “Tupperware” lunch box for Christmas

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Last night my teen DD asked if she could have a new (preferably pink) Tupperware style lunch box for college. I know it’s a contradiction in that anything Tupperware is plastic and not eco friendly but does anyone have ideas of what I could buy her. The good thing is that school are definitely teaching about the importance of being eco conscious hence her request for something along those lines.

There's plenty of bamboo lunchboxes on amazon.

what about this?

www.amazon.co.uk/Home-Kraft-Eco-Friendly-Microwave-Dishwasher/dp/B07R6TTQXW?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Sorry but this is a pet peeve of mine at the moment - somehow everyone seems to have got the idea that all plastic is inherently bad for the environment, it's not, it's single use plastic that's the problem. A plastic Tupperware box that is used over and over is likely just as environmentally friendly as one made from any other material, think about the environmental impact of importing bamboo for example and the likelihood of it lasting half as long as a well made plastic one.

I see what you mean Grace. It’s all very confusing when plastic is seen as a big no no.

Not pink, although you can buy a top in different colors, but we use these:

www.amazon.co.uk/Lunchbots-Stainless-Steel-Food-Container/dp/B0044R7VTS/ref=sxin_3_ac_m_rm?ac_md=0-0-bHVuY2hib3Rz-ac_d_rm&psc=1&keywords=lunchbots&pf_rd_p=530a925d-a6c4-4513-9ada-4e6eedede460&pd_rd_wg=1t5AS&pf_rd_r=E6MHSKTFTQ4MJC1DBFYV&pd_rd_i=B0044R7VTS&pd_rd_w=Pz8no&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1572875352&pd_rd_r=fa47b190-b1d4-4cbb-abaf-29dbaa07dcc3

These look good but colour can’t be chosen on amazon
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B071ZZR5KV/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?psc=1&th=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&ie=UTF8

Ooh, or this one!
Which couldn’t be pinker really
www.poundshop.com/sistema-lunch-cube-max-pink-2l.html?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtf_tBRDtARIsAIbAKe0ZnaulRI7h2Fsvit2uiKdtdAaevTyxj08EI1JpZF9s8Zt8GvTAbwkaAhJaEALw_wcB

This one www.johnlewis.com/mepal-bento-lunch-box-1-5l/nordic-pink/p4187510
Or this one www.johnlewis.com/mepal-campus-lunch-box-750ml/pink/p4187408

Morrisons sell really nice bamboo ones for about £4.

I'd she already has a plastic lunchbox it would be much more eco friendly to keep using it rather than buying a new one! Maybe you could get her some lovely beeswax wraps to use inside it instead of cling film?

My daughter has the sistema lunch box. Plenty of room in there and fits in her bag nicely. Easy to wash up to.

Search for wheat straw lunch box on Amazon. I have a set of wheat straw mugs and they are brilliant. Much hardier than bamboo (all our bamboo stuff has shattered) and doesn't stain like bamboo does. I'm not sure of it's true eco credentials, or if it really is a plastic alternative, but worth a look. Comes in a pale pink.

Also agree about reuseable sandwich and food wraps to go with. You can get either beeswax or soy wax vegan wraps or you can get PUL lined fabric wraps with poppers/velcro. Try searching on Etsy, there are loads of sellers and different fabrics to choose from to suit her personality. What about a set of eco straws too? Klean Kanteen are great and come with a cleaning pipe.

Not lunchbox itself but I got some gorgeous wax wraps from a company called Harris & hall, Cool leopard print and other patterns. My kids use them daily inside their lunchbox.

What is she currently using? Far more eco points in continuing to use that rather than buy more stuff.

Most eco option is something you already own.
As PP said, plastic is not inherently bad if you reuse it (even plastic bags!).
Otherwise, what about a metal bento box style one?

If she already has one in good working order with plenty of life left,then the most eco friendly option is to not buy something new.

If it's on its last legs, then go with whichever option will last for longest (even if that means plastic) and add some reusable sandwich bags/wrap things.

TK Max have lovely bamboo lunch boxes in lots of colours.

We have Sistema ones that have been going for years, strong, sturdy. looks fairly new and washes up well. I agree it is single use plastic that is terrible.

Please tell her that my Tupperware boxes are nearly 20 years old. The ones my MIL has must be by now around 40+ years.

I doubt any bamboo or other box will last that long. Please think of the energy and water used to always produce new eco ones over and over again.

We have the pink Sisters one, not bad but in my opinion less robust than actual Tupperware.

There is a huge difference between throwaway/single use plastic and items designed to be used for years on end.

New look have bamboo ones and i saw onlibe beeswax paper from wrapping food up