Hydro Flask Water Bottle vs. To-Go Ware Bamboo Utensil and Lunchbox Set

Materials

• 18/8 stainless steel
• powder coat exterior

Common claims

• TempShield insulation
• BPA-free and phthalate-free
• Lifetime warranty

Concerns / watch-outs

• Powder coat paint on exterior — not in contact with food or drink
• Straw lids contain polypropylene — food-grade but plastic contact with liquid

Notes

A top-selling insulated stainless bottle. The interior is full stainless steel; no plastic lining. Avoid straw lids if minimizing all plastic contact.

Cleaner alternatives

• klean kanteen bottle
• stainless water bottle

Materials

• Bamboo utensils
• stainless or bamboo container

Common claims

• Plastic-free eating kit
• Renewable bamboo material
• Vegan

Concerns / watch-outs

• Bamboo utensils should not be soaked in water for extended periods
• Check that bamboo-fiber composites don't use melamine binders

Notes

A popular zero-waste lunch kit. Ensure bamboo utensils are solid bamboo, not compressed bamboo composite (which may use melamine resins).

Cleaner alternatives

• stainless bento box
• lunchbots stainless container