On A Budget? These 8 Items Will Help You Embrace Packed Lunches

1. Alessi Food A Porter Lunch Box

Say goodbye to the boring lunch box of your childhood. This Alessi creation is as aesthetically pleasing as it is practical. The Italian design house has dreamt up a simple but effective lunch box from resin that can even be worn as a handbag.

2. The Good Brand Bento Box

Or there’s the eco-conscious reusable lunch box from The Good Brand, made from biodegradable, organic wheat straw. This three-layer green dream consists of a trio of tiers for lunch, one interchangeable chopstick set, 1 fork, and 1 spoon.

3. Pelli Bags 'Cross the Sea' - Jute Insulated Lunch Bag and Bento Box Bundle

A personal cooler bag comes in handy for the commuter, as an easy way to keep your drinks ice cold, and your salads and sangas fresh for the day ahead. This Pelli Bag offering comes complete with a stainless steel lunch box, cutlery and convenient strap.

4. Porter Bowl Plastic

Lunch boxes for minimalists do exist, as proven by this long-lasting, BPA-free plastic bowl from Porter. In a fresh mint colourway, the stylish container keeps your salads (and liquids) protected for the work day. Plus, it’s cleverly designed so that you’ll have a problem finding the matching lid.

5. Fressko Bino 8oz Reusable Coffee Cup

Bringing in your coffee, as well as your lunch will promise you extra pocket change across the work year. Make your own at home and bring it with you to work in this simple Fressko Bino option, or enjoy that reusable cup discount that plenty of coffee shops offer.

6. Frank Green Ceramic Reusable Bottle with Straw Lid 1L

Stay hydrated with a reusable water bottle like this one in neon orange by Frank Green, a brand with an impressive reputation when it comes to its canisters. The 1 litre bottle dubs itself ‘unbreakable’ and can host both hot and cold liquids.

7. Seed & Sprout Stretch Lids

Byron’s own Seed & Sprout is on a mission to create everyday eco-friendly products. Among their growing range are their silicone stretch lids which help transform any container into one you can easily take away. So instead of having to transfer last night’s leftovers into tupperware, just slip on a stretch lid and take your salad bowl to work with you the next day.

8. Rex Lunch Box with Tray

Kids are just as deserving of a fun lunch box as adults. This Rex two-compartment food container promises to make mealtime more fun with its puppy dog print cover and handy removable tray for extra storage.