tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post7182669083242890241..comments2024-02-20T04:43:47.934-08:00Comments on Eco-novice: Eco-novice's Favorite Eco-friendly Lunch GearBetsy Escandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-73864859943211125352011-09-01T12:26:22.723-07:002011-09-01T12:26:22.723-07:00Thanks for this thorough review! I really like th...Thanks for this thorough review! I really like the look of those zippered nylon bags.... So far, we've just been washing and reusing plastic bags for those times we need bags instead of rigid containers.<br /><br />My son takes his lunch in a <a href="http://articles.earthlingshandbook.org/2011/08/03/great-lunch-kit-for-school/" rel="nofollow">PlanetBox</a>, which we love! He takes a cloth napkin, and if he needs a spoon or fork he takes a metal one.<br /><br />For my lunch at work, I like to take leftovers in Pyrex or Corningware containers with plastic lids, juice in a reused glass bottle (from single-serving juice about 10 years ago!), cloth napkin, and metal utensils. I have a zippered neoprene bag to carry it all.'Beccahttp://articles.earthlingshandbook.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-28381874057075376422011-08-27T13:41:58.804-07:002011-08-27T13:41:58.804-07:00I love the Kids Konserve containers. I use them al...I love the Kids Konserve containers. I use them all the time. We also have a lot of Klean Kanteens in this house haha.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583524755306491510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-36122578368857600422011-08-23T13:08:40.859-07:002011-08-23T13:08:40.859-07:00The best thing about eco friendly lunch stuff is t...The best thing about eco friendly lunch stuff is that it is just so darn cute! And it's good for the environment (I guess that is really the best thing.)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503676327555462834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-34963155264682180752011-08-23T05:08:21.266-07:002011-08-23T05:08:21.266-07:00Great list! Three cheers for leak proof containers...Great list! Three cheers for leak proof containers! :D<br /><br />-Samantha<br />www.kreativekaring.comICStarzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791389016065211292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-14958970753240043892011-08-23T03:52:47.224-07:002011-08-23T03:52:47.224-07:00Oooh, as I send my little guy off to full-day Kind...Oooh, as I send my little guy off to full-day Kindergarten in two weeks, this list is essential...thank you!michelle @ this little lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930173098507893643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-35975279135531643522011-08-21T19:55:32.824-07:002011-08-21T19:55:32.824-07:00Hi Betsy - great list! I jumped online and ordered...Hi Betsy - great list! I jumped online and ordered bags from Celeste Blake immediately after reading your post! (forgot to ask for the discount though - oh well!)Micaela @MindfulMommahttp://www.mindfulmomma.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-80749435417614665102011-08-20T18:46:59.783-07:002011-08-20T18:46:59.783-07:00Betsy, what beautiful pix you have posted! I wande...Betsy, what beautiful pix you have posted! I wandered over to Etsy, which I haven't done in ages, and was blown away by the gorgeous napkins. <br /><br />Thanks for your great contribution, and for linking to our past carnivals! <br /><br />Also, great news - finally got you up on the @GreenMoms twitter feed -- thanks for your patience! <br /><br />-- LynnLynn from OrganicMania.comhttp://organicmania.com/2011/08/20/back-to-school-shopping-remembering-you-can-still-refuse-reduce-reuse-repurpose-or-recycle/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-71814840374278357142011-08-18T21:44:00.349-07:002011-08-18T21:44:00.349-07:00Groovy aka Lori, The zippered bags are not airtigh...Groovy aka Lori, The zippered bags are not airtight (just like the Velcro), but they work really well for long-term storage, including the fridge and freezer. I've kept my "healthy cookies" in a bag for months without problems. I think it's the thickness of the lining that really makes a difference. I like the zipper b/c it's easier for me and my kids to open/seal, quiet, and neat. But Velcro gets the job done too. In some ways I prefer the VERTICAL Velcro strips over the horizontal ones. But, anyway...<br /><br />Lori has a great roundup of her favorites too, by the way:<br />http://groovygreenlivin.com/2011/08/6-eco-friendly-picks-for-back-to-school-lunches/Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-40283753141741305522011-08-18T14:06:43.672-07:002011-08-18T14:06:43.672-07:00Marnie, I agree, very cute fabrics. Thank you for...Marnie, I agree, very cute fabrics. Thank you for sharing one of your favorites! While I like Velcro fine, I do prefer the zipper and haven't had any problems with food getting caught. To anyone entering the reusable bag market, I would recommend trying several different ones before fully stocking up, because it really comes down to a matter of personal preference. I really like having a variety of sizes, closures, etc., but I have purchased more of my favorites.Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-57856314610621671832011-08-18T11:32:38.436-07:002011-08-18T11:32:38.436-07:00Hi Betsy,
I saw your other post over at mindfulma...Hi Betsy,<br /><br />I saw your other post over at mindfulmamma.com and thought I'd add our favorites to your list. <br /><br />We use the snack and sandwich bags from http://simplypractical.etsy.com We prefer the velcro closure instead of zippers because the zippers can get gacked up with food, making them harder to clean. The velcro closures do really well in the wash; I've never had a problem. Both my 3 year old and 8 year old love these bags.<br /><br />Plus the fabrics at this etsy store are the best!marnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-15804947288901028882011-08-17T19:08:10.520-07:002011-08-17T19:08:10.520-07:00What a great list. I'm very excited to try the...What a great list. I'm very excited to try the zippered bags by Celeste Blake Designs. I'm wondering if your snacks and/or sandwiches stay fresh longer in these bags v. the velcro sealed bags. Thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-72692396104567414142011-08-17T07:44:47.504-07:002011-08-17T07:44:47.504-07:00Thanks for the great ideas! I didn't even kno...Thanks for the great ideas! I didn't even know that reusable sandwich bags existed!Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858793724547501049noreply@blogger.com