ECO Blog Inspiration
How to Picnic for Positive Impact
It’s summertime! As you head into the great outdoors to relish the sunshine and summer fun, make sure you’re also keeping Mother Nature beautiful. Picnics and meals in the great outdoors can generate lots of trash, contribute to carbon dioxide in the environment and support the “big food” industry rather than local farmers. Crazy right? But with just a few shifts, an eco-friendly picnic can have a positive impact on your community and your environment.
ECOlunchbox Marks Its 15th Earth Day
This year marks the 15th Earth Day since ECOlunchbox started its journey. It's a milestone prompting reflection on the past and anticipation for the future. Our founder recalls our company's humble beginnings, selling ECOlunchboxes alongside her kids, aged 5 and 8, at a community craft fair. This year we have our sights set on surpassing the milestone of 1 million lunch boxes sold.
The Truth & Consequences of Bioplastics
Bioplastics cannot save us. The best strategy for cleaning up our planet is saying goodbye to single-use plastic products! Ready to have your eyes opened when it comes to bioplastics? 5 Gyres tackles the promises of bioplastic technology in their annual report and comes to one startling conclusion: bioplastics simply aren’t what they’re cracked up to be.