When will Earthlings launch?

We're in production now. We'll contact Founding Families directly when the first run is confirmed and ready to ship. We'd rather tell you when we're certain than give you a date we can't keep.

What does being a Founding Family mean?

Founding Families are the first people to access the Earthlings Everyday Adventure System when the first production run is ready. You'll receive an email 48 hours before we open to the public, with £10 off any bundle included — no code, no time limit. No newsletter you didn't ask for.

What exactly are the products made from?

The lunch boxes, snack pots, dip pot, and bottle are made from 304 food-grade stainless steel (18/8) — no coatings, no inks, no liners. The logos are laser-etched directly into the metal. The seals are food-grade silicone, removable without tools. The spork is titanium.

Can I put my adventure system in the dishwasher?

Yes. All Earthlings lunchboxes, snack pots, bottles and cutlery including their cases are dishwasher safe.

Stainless steel is durable, non-reactive, and completely food safe — designed to last years, not seasons. It won't stain, absorb odours, or need replacing every couple of years the way plastic containers often do. 304 food-grade stainless steel — the grade used in Earthlings products — is the same material used in professional kitchen equipment. It's independently tested for heavy metal migration, REACH SVHC compliant, and dishwasher safe for daily use. Unlike many plastic containers, it doesn't degrade with heat, won't absorb food smells over time, and doesn't need replacing when it discolours.

Is a stainless steel lunchbox better than plastic?

For everyday school use, stainless steel outperforms plastic on durability, hygiene and longevity. Plastic containers crack, stain, warp in the dishwasher and absorb food odours over time. A well-made stainless steel lunchbox won't do any of those things. The more useful question for most families is total cost over time. A plastic lunchbox replaced twice a year costs more over three years than a stainless steel system bought once. It also produces more waste. Earthlings systems are independently tested for food safety, dishwasher safe, and designed to be used daily for years.

Why Product Longevity Matters for the Planet

October 28, 2025

Sustainability in practice - Why Product Longevity Matters for the Planet

The most sustainable product is the one that lasts. At Earthlings, we design sustainable kids products that are made to endure, be repaired, and return safely to nature. By focusing on product longevity, we reduce waste, conserve resources, and help families make choices that protect the planet our children will inherit.

The problem with throwaway design

Many everyday products are built to be replaced. Fast-paced consumption pushes families to buy short-lived items that break easily. Each replacement requires new materials, energy, and packaging—creating a cycle of waste. When a backpack, bottle, or coat lasts for years instead of months, its impact drops significantly.

Built to last and designed to be repaired

Durability starts with design. Every item in our sustainable children’s range is made for real family life—mud, travel, and daily adventure. Strength alone is not enough. We also design for repairability: zips, straps, and fixings can be replaced; seams can be restitched; components are accessible and modular so small issues never end a product’s life. Repair extends usefulness, saves money, and teaches children the value of fixing rather than discarding.

Circular design in action

Selecting strong, recyclable, and non-toxic materials.
Avoiding mixed or bonded materials that prevent recycling.
Designing for disassembly and easy repair.
Sharing care and repair guidance for every product.

These choices keep resources in circulation and support circular design. Our eco-friendly family travel gear is built to be reused, repaired, or safely recycled at end of life.

A better relationship with what we own

Durable, repairable design changes behaviour. Families who choose long-lasting items tend to buy less and value more. Passing products on teaches children respect—for their possessions and for the planet. Longevity supports responsibility as well as sustainability.

Our commitment

All Earthlings products follow our Circular Design Code. We use pure or recycled materials, reject single-use plastics, and design everything to be reused, repaired, or recycled. We never fly finished goods and we manufacture as locally as possible to lower transport emissions.

Join the movement

By choosing repairable, sustainable kids products, families help reshape the system and protect the world future generations will explore.

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