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Laptop Lunch Inner Food Containers, Bento Box 2.0
$14.95
$14.95
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Highlights
Why It Gets Our Seal of Approval
  • Fun colors and a puzzle piece design
  • Extra set handy when one set is dirty
  • Set of four lidded inner containers
  • BPA-free, also free of phthalates and lead
  • Made in the USA

Functional, reusable and fun, Laptop Lunch bento boxes enable parents to pack wholesome meals for their kids while cutting down on wasteful, single-use containers. This additional set of containers, known as Bento Buddies, is great "back up" in case pieces get lost - or to use when the first set is in the dishwasher. It also includes a large lidded container that does not come with the Laptop Lunch Bento Box. No phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), or lead.

Thoughtfully designed to cut down on the consumption of wasteful, single-use containers that inundate our school lunchrooms, the Laptop Lunch bento box promotes lunchtime nutrition by offering parents a way to replace processed, prepackaged foods with more nutritious alternatives. Kids love the colorful, puzzle piece containers that fit snugly into one larger container. And like all of the products we offer, it provides a smart combination of function, durability, style and value.

Designed for use with Laptop Lunch Bento Box Version 2.0. Also makes a great addition to any waste-free lunch kit!

Please note: These containers will not fit into the original Laptop Lunch case. Each set contains the colors pictured, however the specific color of each piece may vary.
More Product Details

Dimensions:
extra large container = 6" x 5" x 2"
large container = 4.75" x 3.12" x 2"
medium container = 3.12" x 2.5" x 2"
small container = 2" x 1.5" x 1.5"

Design and Functionality
Laptop Lunch bento boxes were modeled after traditional bento boxes, a container used in Japanese culture to pack single-portion takeout meals. All the pieces fit together like a puzzle, making it easy to identify a missing item from the set. This set includes four lidded containers, to be used with the Laptop Lunch outer case, sold separately. Perfect for wet foods, such as dips, yogurt, cottage cheese, and dressings.

Materials
Dishwasher safe food containers are made using 10%-recycled plastics (polypropylene and polyethylene) that are FDA-approved for food use, and will not leach harmful chemicals into food. No binding agents, plasticizers, or other materials suspected to contain carcinogens or endocrine disrupters are used to make the Laptop Lunch Kit. The Laptop Lunch Kit is made of high-quality materials and is built to last. Sturdy, rigid containers help prevent "squishing," keeping foods secure during the occasional bumps and bruises on trips to school.

Sustainability

Billions of single-use bags, baggies and food containers are consumed each year. When used in place of disposable single-serving containers and throwaway packaging, each Laptop Lunch kit has the potential to eliminate 1000s of disposables over its lifetime, preserving natural resources, protecting the environment and saving you money in the process.

One of the main design objectives for the Laptop Lunch Kit was to provide parents with a sustainable alternative to the wasteful, single-use containers so prevalent in today's school lunches. Home made lunches are not only more nutritious than prepackaged lunches, but they tend to cost less as well. It has been estimated that a person taking a disposable lunch to school will spend an average of $4.02 per day or $723.60 per school year. A person who packs a waste-free lunch will spend about $2.65 a day or $477.00 per school year. That equates into about $250 in savings per person/year.

About Laptop Lunches
The Laptop Lunch Kit was developed by two mothers (Tammy Pelstring and Amy Hemmert) with a mission of helping families improve lunchtime nutrition and reduce waste. And since they believe that healthy kids come from healthy communities, they donate a portion of profits to schools and environmental organizations.

The Laptop Lunches bento box is Made in the USA at a California manufacturing site that adheres to strict health, safety and environmental standards. This was a conscious decision by the product's developers, who wanted to ensure that the food containers were made safely and to the highest standards possible.

Care Instructions
Top-rack dishwasher safe.

Tips:
What is the difference between the original bento set and Bento Set 2.0?
  • The original has two lidded containers inside the outer container, and Bento Set 2.0 has three.
  • The original comes with stainless utensils with plastic handles. Bento Set 2.0 has all-stainless utensils.
  • Bento Set 2.0 is about 1/4-inch deeper than the original bento set.
  • Bento Buddies can fit inside the Bento Set 2.0. Bento Buddies DO NOT fit inside the original.
  • Both the original and Bento Set 2.0 fit in the original and in the new Bento 2.0 carrying cases.

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Country of Origin
Made in the USA

Laptop Lunches Product Name and Number
  • Laptop Lunch Inner Food Containers, Bento Box Version 2.0, Berry Blue (B650-berry)
  • Laptop Lunch Inner Food Containers, Bento Box Version 2.0, Pink (B650-pink)
  • Laptop Lunch Inner Food Containers, Bento Box Version 2.0, Purple Party (B650-purple)
  • Laptop Lunch Inner Food Containers, Bento Box Version 2.0, Primary (B650Wprim)

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Reviews
4.4
4.4 (based on 20 customer reviews)
By dixie v
from
10/3/2012 8:30:00 AM
1.0

Comments about Product:

HI



I do not like these containers. The large green does not close well, and sandwich does not stay in box if it is being moved around.



dixie

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By Tami U
from
9/17/2012 4:12:00 PM
2.0 Just OK

Comments about Product:

I was super excited about ordering these for my kids lunches. I really liked the size options and colors shown. Sadly they are not as functional as I had hoped. Out of the 3 sets I ordered 2 are very difficult to close. Specifically the largest box cannot close at all. It almost seems like the lid is just too small for the box.

The medium box closes but it does not hold liquids inside well. Do not use for wet products like watermelon unless you like cleaning up your kids lunch box.

They work great for dry products, but that is not why I bought them. Not sure what to do about the non-closing boxes... Sad and disappointing purchase.

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By Carrie Hays H
from
9/8/2012 9:35:00 AM
5.0 Great sizes

Comments about Product:

These are great for lunches. I don't have the bento box that they are supposed to fit inside, I just use them in my regular lunch bag and they're great. Easy to clean and the littlest size is so perfect for dips and dressings. I think that next year when my son goes to school I'll need a second set for his lunches. Would highly recommend.

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By Holly H
from
9/7/2012 9:57:00 AM
5.0 Good Alternative to Baggies

Comments about Product:

These colorful, sturdy containers are a great alternative to buying and throwing away plastic bags/baggies for my son's school lunches. They hold a lot and wash easily in the top dishwasher rack. My only complaint is that the lids do not completely close or snap on the container. So, they're definitely not leak proof and you have to make sure that whatever you pack will survive if the lid comes off.

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By Samaria H
from
8/30/2012 8:33:00 AM
5.0 Great items

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I love these containers! I was afraid when I ordered them that my six year old would have trouble opening them. He has had no problems. They are just the right size and fit in his lunch bag almost perfectly.

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By Karen Q
from
3/10/2012 7:40:00 AM
5.0 Only one problem!

Comments about Product:

The only problem I have with the Laptop Lunch containers ... they're TOO perfect and now I need to buy more for those rare occasions when I actually plan & prepare in advance! I have a ton of other containers and lunchboxes (I'm a bit of a junkie) but the Laptop Lunches are by far my favorite.

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By Sylvana L
from
2/7/2012 4:28:00 PM
5.0

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I just bought the containers & use it along with my other bento box. I especially like the small one for my son to dip his food in for his finger foods, easy for him. He is almost 2.

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By Kate R
from
1/25/2012 9:37:00 AM
5.0 Proud to Buy American!

Comments about Product:

My husband really enjoys his Bento Box 2.0 for workday lunches. The container sizes help keep portions reasonable, and having different containers encourages me to be more creative in building healthy, tasty lunches. The fact that it is made in the USA from recycled materials makes it even better.

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By Claire J
from
10/7/2011 4:56:00 PM
5.0 Handy

Comments about Product:

Getting extra containers for my bento box was definitely the right decision. Now I don't have to make sure I have enough clean containers handy everyday. The extra set gives me peace of mind. Plus, I love the super tiny containers for sauce and vitamins.

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By Autumn W
from
10/4/2011 8:42:00 AM
5.0 Awesome containers!

Comments about Product:

We have been using these containers for years and I just bought a new batch. They are the perfect sizes and stack so nicely in any sort of lunch bag or box. Love these! Highly recommended! And they look fabulous too!

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By Beth P
from
9/7/2011 3:41:00 PM
3.0 Good, with one small minus point

Comments about Product:

Good sizes, nice colours, the trick of rubbing edge with a little olive oil to help open lids works well. They would be a lot more versatile if the medium size boxes could nest inside the large one, which is too shallow to allow this.

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By Katie N
from
8/18/2011 5:53:00 PM
5.0 great set!

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These containers are great for holding all types of snacks/ lunch items. My kids find them really easy to open as well.

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By Jennifer B
from
6/23/2011 9:48:00 AM
5.0 an investment that pays off

Comments about Product:

I bought the laptop lunch set about a year ago for each of my two kids. It's not the cheapest way to pack at first, but if the lids and containers don't get lost (they sometimes do), they will last forever and save lots on packaging in the long run. I don't have to buy any convenience-sized bags with wasteful packaging, I can just buy in bulk and pack food in these. I still have some from a year ago, but bought some replacements through loss. I wash them in the top rack and they do fine. There is one extra-large container in this set that isn't all that useful to my kids, but my husband and I use them to pack our own sandwiches in. Also, these do not have to go in the laptop lunch system if you'd prefer to just pack them in a cooler. I have found them to be a great fit for the small 6-pack size cooler.

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By M Storm C
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3/11/2011 2:43:00 PM
5.0 Great for travel

Comments about Product:

I am a flight attendant and always carry my lunch and food with me either domestically or internationally. I found these containers to be easy to use with a nice heavy and durable feel. The lids seem air tight and have not leaked. The square shape makes it very easy to pack and packs neatly such as to carry many different snacks and food and also conserves space. I usually carry a salad/ sandwich, fruit, nuts and a cold entree or soup. With the sizes of these containers I can pack the items individually and combine when ready to eat having a fresher dining experience. I have purchased more pieces as a result.

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By Shannon LC C
from
1/22/2011 2:50:00 PM
4.0 Like the Changes

Comments about Product:

I like that the original laptop lunch is now a bit more flexible with different sized containers and more lids. I do wish they all fit in the original sized box, though.

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By sarah e r
from
10/21/2010 4:51:00 PM
5.0 the love continues

Comments about Product:

i had purchased a whole bento set about a year ago, and i decided to buy this set as a supplement to that set. as it turns out, i much prefer this set as it has all closable containers that hold up well in transit and also clean very easily. this is a terrific product for sending food to school with my elementary-school-aged daughter.

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By Irena N
from
10/5/2010 9:44:00 AM
4.0

Comments about Product:

I literally love this set. I use it every day. There are 4 different size boxes. I didn't find use for the smallest one but the 3 other boxes are perfect for any kind of lunch or even for storing food in fridge. All boxes are durable and can be microwaved, even washed in dishwasher.

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By Linda C
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10/5/2010 8:54:00 AM
3.0 Would not suggest for any foods that lea

Comments about Product:

I purchased 2 sets of these for my 8 and 13 year old girls. After washing them, I put watermelon in them for their lunches, sealed and burped them, and both girls came home with soaked lunch boxes and backpack. I am not happy about wasting so much money but figure I can use them for dry snacks. I am going to try snapware for leak proof lunch items.

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By Victoria W
from
9/13/2010 9:05:00 PM
5.0 Bright and compact!

Comments about Product:

I recently got the laptop lunch containers for sandwiches and other lunch ingredients. They're a great portable find, and the largest (sandwich) container fits in my small lunch pack. The lids snap on very tightly, no leakage. I haven't found a good item to store in the smallest container (it's really small!) but I'm thinking a dressing or sauce might work well.

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By samantha s
from
8/24/2010 7:19:00 AM
5.0 Great product!

Comments about Product:

I really am glad I purchased these. They are cute with the little food pictures on top and come in awesome colors that match my klean kanteen and my new lunch tote! its a match made in heaven. they are small, but that is perfect for me since I am trying to watch what I eat and make sure everything is correctly portioned. so yay! good job with this product! fits perfectly in my built tote that is on the small side, with a little wiggle room for other food items!

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