Make sure to look for a super-safe kid’s lunchbox, as there may be more horrors lurking than you thought of!

We love the lunchboxes from Citizen Pip (pictured). They’re BPA and lead-free and come with a variety of safe reusable containers, flatware, even flasks — plus, their designs are adorable. BPA and lead aside, you also need to make sure that your lunchbox doesn’t contain Microban, which is the trade name for a dangerous pesticide called Triclosan. Triclosan is ostensibly antimicrobial, however, it’s never proven to reduce illness in any way, shape or form. Additionally, Triclosan is a known hormone disruptor that has been banned in Canada. Microban can also come under the trade names of: Irgasan, Biofresh, Lexol-300, and Ster-zac – so read your labels! It can also be found in other school supplies too.

If you’re worried about bacteria, it’s much better to spritz lunch boxes with my make-at-home Gorgeously Green All-Purpose Spray at the end of everyday.

What about anti-bacterial wipes? They too can contain Triclosan – so look for non-toxic hand sanitizers such as the Method Hand Sanitizer. I love this one, as it comes in a large bottle. Save money by decanting it into a small travel bottle to put in your kid’s lunchbox.

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Sophie Uliano is a passionate environmentalist who has developed an earth-friendly lifestyle that appeals to women who don’t want to compromise their glamour and style. She is the New York Times Best Selling author of “Gorgeously Green”, “The Gorgeously Green Diet,” and the soon to be released “Do It Gorgeously.”

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