My son takes his lunch to school with him every day just about. I find that while I do pack his lunch every day it is still way cheaper than him eating in the lunchroom and a lot healthier it still costs money for him to take his lunchbox. And of course when you pack lunches you have to have something to pack sandwiches IN. Buying plastic bags for sandwiches and snacks gets expensive. Not to mention a lot of waste. More than 20 million sandwich bags from school lunches go into landfills in the US. So today I want to introduce you to a great company founded by 3 Moms who like many families today were looking for easy, convenient ways to be green!
Whether you care about our environment, saving money, eating healthy, or looking stylish, LunchSkins are the answer to your plastic baggie blues -- they offer an environmental benefit (reduce landfill waste), a practical benefit (they can be used hundreds of times and save you money over the long run), and a healthy choice (food tastes better in a pastry bag).
Before I get into my review here is some FAQ about Lunchskins borrowed from their website:
What are LunchSkins made of?
LunchSkins are made from a thick cotton fabric that is coated with a food-safe polyurethane liner. This unique high-quality fabric is manufactured in Europe by a family-owned business and has been used for many years in bakeries and restaurants. Additionally, LunchSkins are grease-proof and moisture proof making them ideal for messy sandwiches and snacks.
What makes LunchSkins food-safe?
We have put LunchSkins through a rigorous testing process by an independent lab. They have been certified as lead, Bisphenol-A (BPA) and phthalate-free. The very thin layer of polyurethane has also been tested and found not to migrate into food or leave a "plastic" odor behind, thus meeting EU requirements for food contact. Our test results are available upon request.
Are LunchSkins Dishwasher Safe?
Yes, LunchSkins are dishwasher safe. Because of their origins in the food industry, they are very durable and can withstand high heat cleaning. This makes them perfect for repeated use. We recommend that LunchSkins be turned inside-out and washed before first use and, while lightweight and fast-drying, make sure they are dried completely before using with food. They will soften and fade with use and multiple washings - just like a pair of favorite old jeans
Great right? I know! I am totally in love with Lunchskins already!
As soon I received them I washed them immediately and remember they are dishwasher safe which is a big plus. The next day I sent a Lunchskin with my son to school and packed him his normal Peanut Butter sandwich. The bags are really easy to use and I find they are a bit larger than the normal plastic bags which I usually use which is great. Being that they do have a Velcro enclosure it makes it really easy for kids to open by themselves. I find sometimes even though my son is almost 6 he does have a hard time peeling plastic sandwich baggies apart to get them open. As soon as my son got home from school I dropped the lunchskin into the dishwasher with the every day load of dishes and it came out perfectly. The Velcro enclosure, the seam, and the fabric stayed in tact just as it was when we first got it.
Overall I really like Lunchskins. They are practical and a easy way to take your first steps into being more eco-friendly.
You can purchase
Lunchskins on their website in their
store. They range in price from $7.85-$10.95!
I am happy to announce that Lunchskins is going to be ONE of my sponsors for the
Honor The Earth blog hop starting April 12th! I will be giving away 3 Lunchskins to one lucky reader so make sure you check back for your chance to win your very own Lunchskins!
disclosure: I received a sample in order to conduct my review from the sponsor. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are my own and have not been influenced by anyone else. You can check out my disclosure policy here .
