January 19th, 2010
Snack-in-the-Box
Eco-friendly company changes the face of lunchtime
It took a while, but someone finally reinvented the lunchbox.
Yes, while we’ve been mindlessly putting every meal into a series of little plastic bags, a few smart folks in Seattle were busy figuring out how to save the Earth, one lunchbox at a time.
Similar to a Japanese bento box, the Goodbyn (pronounced “good bin”) has five different food compartments that can be sealed using just one lid. Ingeniously designed, each section protects the various items so there’s no need for plastic bags, juice boxes, or anything else that’ll end up in a landfill. Instead, the Goodbyn is BPA-free, dishwasher-safe, and when the schoolyear ends, it’s completely recyclable.
Worried that going green will cost you extra? Actually, Goodbyn estimates that families can save over $190 each year by eliminating plastic bags and drink boxes. Of course, Goodbyn is about more than just being sustainable; they also look awesome. Kids will love the bright, friendly colors (orange, blue, green, pink), plus they come with hundreds of stickers so little Picassos can change its appearance over and over.
It’s not often you get to be so stylish while still saving the planet.
*** WANT TO WIN ONE? Visit our Contests page to get all the details! Contest ends 1/22/10.