Here are our favorite accessories to use when packing your zero-waste: This Japanese company has been around for more than one hundred years, and their popularity is well-deserved: their products actually work. With their food jar, you can enjoy your stews or soups hot, hours later, and keep cold things cool if you choose. Made out of stainless steel, this food jar comes in fun colors like pink, aqua, and cream, as well as classic black and silver. For advanced users, some claim that the jar can actually cook food. By adding boiling water and oats in the morning, you could eat oatmeal for lunch. For fans of iced coffee, this BPA-free glass tumbler will up your afternoon caffeine game. It has a built-in coaster so you don’t have to worry about leaving condensation rings on your office or home desk, and has a reusable straw for sipping without the distress of harming the ocean. It’s also dishwasher safe, which makes cleanup a breeze. Best for quick packaging, these wildly popular food wraps handcrafted in Vermont make packing up cheese, fruit, vegetables, and bread easy. You can also use them to cover bowls with food, making them ready to go in a pinch. Replace your plastic wrap with these organic sheets that come in four fun prints. Keep your food separate with three different compartments: you can stack a full sandwich on the bottom tier and a salad on the top tier, while a removable nesting pod is ideal for hummus, thick sauces, or yogurt. The compartments and closures snap easily into place, which makes packing lunch a breeze.
