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7 Innovative Reuseable Items That'll Help You Pack a Lunch This Fall

By Serena Solomon | August 11, 2015 7:37am | Updated on September 14, 2016 12:28pm

NEW YORK CITY — With the kids headed back to school soon, it's time to turn over a new leaf when it comes to lunch packaging.

If your normal routine relies heavily on plastic cling wrap, disposable juice boxes and plastic utensils, there are a host of innovative reusable products that will help save the Earth without complicating your life.

We've rounded up some green products that are sure to simplify your child's lunchbox or your own.

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Bento Kit at Whole Foods in Gowanus and Tribeca
Price: $39.95

Your kid will come off as stylish and cultured with this bento box set from Bentology. The set includes containers, utensils and an insulated bag, and it comes in a dozen different colors and patterns. It can also be purchased online.

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Wrap-N-Mat from Nuthouse Hardware in Kips Bay and Whisk in Williamsburg and Flatiron
Price: $9.99

If you're looking for a lunchtime style more reminiscent of a Tuscan picnic, then a Wrap-N-Mat in gingham is your best choice. The cotton and polyester fabric is designed so that sandwiches don’t dry out and it doesn’t need to be washed after every use. Wrap-N-Mats can also be purchased online.

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Lunch Pot from Sustainable NYC at 139 Avenue A, East Village
Price: $24.95

With the Lunch Pot you can separate your yogurt from your granola to keep it from getting soggy. The plastic is also BPA free.

 

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Lunch Skins Snack Bag from The Container Store in Chelsea and Midtown East
Price: $7.99

Instead of relying on Ziplock bags or plastic wrap, Lunch Skins Snack Bags will keep snacks, like almonds or grapes, clean and protected from the other elements in your lunch bag. They're made from a quick-dry cotton fabric.

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Smoothie Pack Station from Uncommongoods.com
Price: $29.95

You can avoid high fructose corn syrup as well as wasteful packaging with this contraption. The Smoothie Pack Station helps you fill up reusable squeeze bags with smoothies, applesauce or any other purees. It's perfect for babies and kids on the go or for commuters looking for a no-spill container for their morning green drink.

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Repeat Utensil Set from To-GoWear.com
Price: $12.95

This knife, fork, spoon and chopstick set is made from bamboo and the case is made from recycled plastic.

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Sustainable Juice Boxes from Uncommongoods.com
Price: $12

These refillable juice boxes are PBA and phthalate free. You can pick the juice and even add a little water to dilute sugary juices for your child.