Comments on: Kids Konserve Waste Free Lunch Kit http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/ Green and Natural Parenting Thu, 24 May 2012 15:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Janelle http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10067 Janelle Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:39:07 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10067 I agree with Heather - what is with the plastic lids? An interesting let down on an otherwise great product! I agree with Heather – what is with the plastic lids? An interesting let down on an otherwise great product!

]]> By: Heather http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10066 Heather Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:22:05 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10066 my only issue with these is the plastic lids. :( my only issue with these is the plastic lids. :(

]]> By: itsy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10065 itsy Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:16:51 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10065 Hey Stacey - the reheating of items is a challenge... I would say our biggest concern was getting away from plastic and reheating soup in plastic in the microwave... yuck. Our solution? Keeping a soup mug at work/school. I also keep a set of silverware and a plate at work. Our company went "green" and they provide nothing in the way of plasticware. It was a change everyone embraced. 8 times out of 10 i bring something which requires no heating... like sannis, rollups, nuts, carrot cake. Hey Stacey – the reheating of items is a challenge… I would say our biggest concern was getting away from plastic and reheating soup in plastic in the microwave… yuck. Our solution? Keeping a soup mug at work/school. I also keep a set of silverware and a plate at work. Our company went “green” and they provide nothing in the way of plasticware. It was a change everyone embraced. 8 times out of 10 i bring something which requires no heating… like sannis, rollups, nuts, carrot cake.

]]> By: Kathy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10064 Kathy Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:50:42 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10064 My twins would love this as they grow older! My twins would love this as they grow older!

]]> By: grrrl http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10063 grrrl Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:34:11 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10063 We've been packing bentos since school started this year and love that we haven't bought ANY plastic baggies! And, since there's no trash to through away (read: no prepackaged foods) the lunch is healthier, and utensils don't get thrown out. A great blog is lunchinabox.net and there are a lot of groups on flicker where you can look at other peoples kids lunches to get ideas. Hint *it doesn't have to be japanese food! We often pack things like tortilla rolls, fruit salad, home made granola, rice, and they're great for leftovers. There are also a lot of insulated varieties available. So, you can pack a warm soup or leftovers, no need to reheat. We’ve been packing bentos since school started this year and love that we haven’t bought ANY plastic baggies! And, since there’s no trash to through away (read: no prepackaged foods) the lunch is healthier, and utensils don’t get thrown out. A great blog is lunchinabox.net and there are a lot of groups on flicker where you can look at other peoples kids lunches to get ideas. Hint *it doesn’t have to be japanese food! We often pack things like tortilla rolls, fruit salad, home made granola, rice, and they’re great for leftovers.

There are also a lot of insulated varieties available. So, you can pack a warm soup or leftovers, no need to reheat.

]]> By: Stacey http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10062 Stacey Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:06:44 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10062 I love these, and I almost immediately ordered them, but... they are only for cold/room temp foods. What if you have food that needs to be warmed up? My daughter's classroom warms things like soup in a microwave (I know, I know...), I will certainly use these for some things, though. I love these, and I almost immediately ordered them, but… they are only for cold/room temp foods. What if you have food that needs to be warmed up? My daughter’s classroom warms things like soup in a microwave (I know, I know…), I will certainly use these for some things, though.

]]> By: itsy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10061 itsy Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:42:04 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10061 Great post! We have been using something similar in an effort to rid our home of plastic - these lunch box tiffins or tins, http://happytiffin.com They are super easy to clean in the dishwasher or hand rinse and everyone always asks what they are! So far we are very happy with the savings - not just money but how little we use plastic disposable utensils, plates, plastic wrap. It's a good thing! Great post! We have been using something similar in an effort to rid our home of plastic – these lunch box tiffins or tins, http://happytiffin.com They are super easy to clean in the dishwasher or hand rinse and everyone always asks what they are! So far we are very happy with the savings – not just money but how little we use plastic disposable utensils, plates, plastic wrap. It’s a good thing!

]]> By: Marie http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10060 Marie Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:51:19 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10060 I've gone waste-less in September and I've some cheaper options: I bought organic linen bags from reusablebags.com (small size) to put muffins and other baked or dried goods, I simply use the cloth napkins I already had to wrap the sandwiches and regular thermos for their hot lunches. They had Sigg bottles which I kept using. The less we buy, the better :) I’ve gone waste-less in September and I’ve some cheaper options:
I bought organic linen bags from reusablebags.com (small size) to put muffins and other baked or dried goods, I simply use the cloth napkins I already had to wrap the sandwiches and regular thermos for their hot lunches. They had Sigg bottles which I kept using. The less we buy, the better :)

]]> By: SaveEcoDestinations http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10059 SaveEcoDestinations Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:28:38 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10059 Lovely. Have you seen the Japanese Bento boxes? http://www.thisnext.com/item/144B541A/Pyramid-Stacking-Lunchbox And this blog has very cute kid lunch ideas: http://www.veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/ Lovely. Have you seen the Japanese Bento boxes? http://www.thisnext.com/item/144B541A/Pyramid-Stacking-Lunchbox And this blog has very cute kid lunch ideas: http://www.veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/

]]> By: Sommer-Green and Clean Mom http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10058 Sommer-Green and Clean Mom Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:50:48 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10058 I love mine. My post goes live on Tuesday. This is a top notch waste free lunch kit. Great owners too! I love mine. My post goes live on Tuesday. This is a top notch waste free lunch kit. Great owners too!

]]> By: Momma http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10057 Momma Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:55:18 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10057 I would have loved to take that to school as a kid!! I would have loved to take that to school as a kid!!

]]> By: andiscandis http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10056 andiscandis Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:18:33 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10056 My sister in law made her own sandwich wraps and bags. My sister in law made her own sandwich wraps and bags.

]]> By: erin http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10055 erin Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:12:56 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10055 oh, another thought! I noticed on the kidsconserve site (as well as other lunchkit sites) that there are no cutlery to go with it. My solution has been to go to the second hand store, buy a handful of metal spoons/forks, wash them up, and call them 'disposable'. Up til now, my gr. 1 son has been responsible to bring all of them home, but you never know when he'll get distracted and toss it in the garbage or leave it somewhere other than his lunch box. oh, another thought! I noticed on the kidsconserve site (as well as other lunchkit sites) that there are no cutlery to go with it. My solution has been to go to the second hand store, buy a handful of metal spoons/forks, wash them up, and call them ‘disposable’. Up til now, my gr. 1 son has been responsible to bring all of them home, but you never know when he’ll get distracted and toss it in the garbage or leave it somewhere other than his lunch box.

]]> By: erin http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10054 erin Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:52:59 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10054 These are beautiful and practical. I bought a similar bottle for my son for his stocking at Christmas, and it has been sent home by the teacher who says that he has spilled water 3 times in 2 weeks. My son is not a clumsy kid (if it had been my dd, I wouldn't have been surprised). I noticed on the kidsconserve website just now, that they have a pop top for their bottles that allows the child to drink in more of a sports bottle fashion. They have thought thru the whole process! Great products! These are beautiful and practical. I bought a similar bottle for my son for his stocking at Christmas, and it has been sent home by the teacher who says that he has spilled water 3 times in 2 weeks. My son is not a clumsy kid (if it had been my dd, I wouldn’t have been surprised). I noticed on the kidsconserve website just now, that they have a pop top for their bottles that allows the child to drink in more of a sports bottle fashion. They have thought thru the whole process! Great products!

]]> By: Tammi http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/01/23/kids-konserve-waste-free-lunch-kit/#comment-10053 Tammi Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:25:50 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1936#comment-10053 That is very neat! That is very neat!

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