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What do these numbers mean?

JohnW — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:23:08 +0000

The Lunchbots that we carry are made from stainless steel. However, have you ever wondered what those little numbers (18/8, 304 stainless steel) on the wrapper mean?

Well, as far as the Lunchbot is concerned, it is comprised of 18% chromium and 8% nickel. It’s also known as the 304 grade, which means it contains at least 50% iron.

Chromium binds oxygen to the surface to help protect the iron against rust. Nickel helps prevent corrosion.

Stainless steel is very safe and is great for food containers.

Coming to a school district near you.

Cynthiab — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:12:44 +0000

Some school districts (Portland, Oregon & Alexandria, VA just to name a few) have asked parents to switch to re-usable containers from plastic sandwich bags for enviromental reasons.

If you aren’t already doing so, you might want to consider purchasing a wrap-n-mat or a Lunchbot now, instead of waiting until it’s mandatory. Be sure to put your child’s name on it!

Definitive Evidence

JohnW — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:48:56 +0000

According to a recent government study, ingested bisphenol A (BPA) is quickly elinminated in the urine. BPA was almost undetectable in the bloodstream, even when urine levels were high in the adult participants.

The lead researcher, Justin G. Teeguarden, PhD, of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Wash, commented that the odds of BPA posing a significant health risk were “small”.

What about the possible harmful effects in young kids and fetuses?

Too Many Zucchini this Summer?

JohnW — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:10:01 +0000

Why not marinade them in a large stainless steel or glass container with a sliced red onion, minced garlic, lots of lemon juice, olive oil & salt. Stir well and put it in the fridge for at least 2 hours. This is a good side dish to make ahead.

This Labor Day Weekend…

JohnW — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:26:21 +0000

Labor Day Weekend is just around the corner and what a great time to have a family picnic. I takes minimal planning, once you have the right equipment.

First, you’ll want a picnic basket that’s big enough to carry all of your reusable, stainless-steel-containers, plates and utensils. Preferably one with shoulder straps, so you can easily hike to the choice spots. Also, a big cotton bag is good carry loose produce.

As always, pack out what you pack in and have fun!

BPA Free?

JohnW — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:58:11 +0000

I’m sure that by now most people are aware that BPA (bisphenol A) has been linked to reproductive disorders and some cancers.

So, a lot of people have switched to non-plastic water bottles in an effort to lessen their intake of this chemical.

Did you know, according to a recent study,
that a number of aluminum water bottles with epoxy liners released up to 5 times the amount of BPA compared to some of their plastic counterparts?

So, stick to stainless steel and you can’t go wrong.

Does this look familiar?

JohnW — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:04:15 +0000

School is upon us, or will be.
Does this look familiar:
Sandwich in a baggie
juice box
plastic spoon
yogurt in in a plastic cup

How about this:
sandwich in a lunchbot
stainless steel bottle
stainless steel spoon
Yogurt in a metal container

Too much hassle you say? Make the kids clean their non-disposable items when they get home from school.

What you should never put in a microwave oven

JohnW — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:23:08 +0000

Everyday, at work during a break, I watch my fellow co-workers heat up their left-overs in a microwave oven using plastic storage containers . Much of the plastic is scratched and worn from continuous use. As the oven sends out its electromagnetic waves, chemical bonds break silently and invisibly into their food. It doesn’t bubble or melt. They don’t taste the plastic particles. But, they’re there.

It’s the Real Thing….

JohnW — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:30:52 +0000

BPA that is. Coca Cola announced that they will not phase out bisphenol A, a known hormone disruptor, in their packaging of canned soft drinks. Apparently, there’s not enough scientific evidence to support it. That’s OK. I quite drinking the stuff after we did an experiment in school, where a tooth was placed in a jar full of coke and we watched it slowly disapear.
BPA might be the least of your worries when drinking coke!

Mom & Entrepreneur (Yes, it can be done)

JohnW — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:11:19 +0000

Every so often, someone comes up with a really good idea and does something about it. My hat goes off to Jacqueline Linder, who couldn’t find any plastic-free containers for her family, so she designed her own. Thus, Lunchbots were created. They’ve really filled a need out there with the public. They’re one of our most popular items!