Waste Free Lunch Blog Posts

You’re busy. We get it. With the coming and going daily rush of it all, it can be hard to be conscious of all the healthy choices we could be making. But with the little time you have, we’d all like to make more quick healthy, eco-conscious decisions. 

So MightyNest put together this guide of The 3 Quickest Ways for a Healthier Commute. It’s ideas for 3 small changes you can make...all on your way to work! They are also great gift ideas for the busiest person you know (and they're all under $30!). They’ll love the fact that you’re making their morning commute a little healthier, greener, and more enjoyable!

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This is a guest post written by a new member of the MightyNest community. She is just beginning her journey towards creating a safe and healthy home for her family. Amanda will be writing posts periodically, sharing her journey with us. 

I can honestly say that over the last several months I have become much more conscious of my carbon footprint and the potentially harmful effects of toxins to my health and the health of my family. My association with MightyNest has nudged me in that direction. I started to really learn about BPA, how toxic chemicals interact with our genes and the toll that toxins and plastics take on our environment. Before then, I was of the mindset that I am just one person amongst millions and I felt that any changes I made to be more eco-friendly or health conscious would be insignificant. Read more...

Did you send your child off to school or daycare this morning with a packed lunch?  If so, you probably took the time to make sure that what you prepared and included in the lunchbox was nutritional and fresh - a healthy lunch fit for your growing child.  But did you know that just 4 hours later - when your child is ready to sit down in the cafeteria - the lunch you prepared may no longer be fresh and just might leave your child susceptible to foodborne illness? (yikes!)

Researchers at the University of Texas Department of Nutritional Sciences conducted a study which found that over 90% of the food parents packed in their children's lunches wasn't being kept at a safe temperature - meaning below 39.2°F or above 140°F.  As part of this study, the surface temperature of 1,361 perishable food items was tested for safety and the results were pretty startling.  Just 22 items (1.6%) were in the safe temperature range. Read more...

Back to school is on our mind! In fact, this is the time of year when our shelves are stocked with hundreds of fun, colorful back to school products that make it extra cheery around here! We also know that back to school is on your mind, too, so what better way to share some of our favorites than with a MightyNest Back to School Giveaway!

Check out these great waste free lunch and school gear products that are included in our giveaway, which is valued at over $120!  As with everything on MightyNest, all these products are free of BPA, PVC, Lead, and Phthalates.
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What's a compact, easy to open, eco-friendly and non-toxic way to take your lunch on the go?  LUNCHBOTS!  These stainless steel food containers are perfect for packing sandwiches, fruits, veggies and snacks.  Both the container and the lid are made from 18/8 (304 grade) stainless steel, so you can be sure that your food is being stored in a safe alternative to plastic. The lid is powder coated with a non-VOC finish.  All Lunchbots products are independently lab certified to be lead-free.

With a variety of sizes and styles to choose from, there is bound to be a Lunchbots that suits your needs.  Here's the lowdown: Read more...

Ask your child what his or her favorite part of the school day is and chances are the response will be, "lunch and recess."  Not much has changed.  Do you remember as a child the sound of the lunch bell ringing; the excitement of grabbing your tin superhero lunch box and squeezing yourself between your two best friends at the lunch table; the anticipation of finding out what your mom packed for you to eat that day?  Then, the disappointment of opening your lunchbox only to find a big, sloppy mess because the containers she used weren’t leak-proof.

Today, there are so many fantastic leak-proof options for food storage.  What’s even better news is that we offer a wide selection of leak-proof products that are also non-toxic and environmentally friendly.  From water bottles to storage containers, these items are guaranteed to keep food fresh and keep disappointment out of the lunchroom.  All products are BPA-free, PVC-free, Lead-free and phthalate free.

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Wow!  Doesn’t it seem like summer vacation just started?  And now, here we are thinking about sending our kiddos back to school.  Time really does fly by when you are having fun!  We hope you are all enjoying a wonderful, safe and healthy summer break, but if back to school is on your brain we are ready to help with ideas for non-toxic, waste free lunches. All products are BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free, lead-free.

PRESCHOOL/ KINDERGARTEN:  Lunch time is limited, so when you send your youngest student off to school, you'll want to make sure that time isn't wasted fumbling and struggling with opening difficult containers.  Read more...

Thermos is cool. In more ways than one. Well, now Thermos just got a little cooler. The company recently teamed up with Chicago-based Threadless, a worldwide community of amazing artists and designers, and designed some new and fun lunchgear products while maintaining the integrity of a Thermos product.  Nearly one and a half million Threadless members vote to help decide which designs become awesome products like these sustainable stainless steel hydration bottles! Read more...