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.

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Earthlings

Little Lunch Bundle

Everything nursery needs, nothing it doesn't. Save £12.95 vs buying separately.

The Earthlings Little Lunch Bundle is a simple, complete kit for nursery and pre-school days — a Single Compartment Lunchbox with removable dividers and a 500ml Insulated Water Bottle.

In nursery and pre-school settings, the lunchbox is the container — it goes straight onto the shelf or into the fridge as a named unit, ready for staff to hand out at lunchtime. The two removable dividers handle food separation without needing extra pots, and the bottle is sized to last from nursery years right through to school age and beyond.

Crafted from food-grade 304 stainless steel, with no inks or coatings — just a laser-etched logo that won't peel, fade or wash away. A simple, honest first step into the Earthlings system.

Why you’ll love it

A complete, self-contained kit — ready to hand over at drop-off, no bag needed
Removable dividers handle food separation without extra pots
Odour and stain-resistant
BPA-free, non-toxic — no harmful chemicals
No coatings or inks — logo laser-etched directly into the steel

Specifications

Lunchbox: food-grade 304 stainless steel, leakproof lid with silicone seal, 2 removable dividers
Bottle: double-wall insulated 304 stainless steel, 500ml, includes stainless steel screw cap and PP sports cap
Both items dishwasher safe (silicone seals handwash only)
BPA and lead free throughout

Safety & Compliance

Both items in this bundle are
independently tested for food safety. Full testing details — including specific
labs, standards and results — are available on the individual product pages:

Single Compartment Lunchbox, 500ml Insulated Bottle.

In summary: both items have been
tested to European food contact standards (Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004) and
screened against the REACH list of Substances of Very High Concern, with
results well within permitted limits. The bottle has additionally been tested
to German LFGB standards by SGS. Across the bundle, results show no detectable
taste or odour transfer, no BPA, and heavy metal migration well within
permitted limits.

What you get

1 x Single Compartment Lunchbox with 2 removable dividers and 1 spare silicone
seal (1400ml)
1 x 500ml Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle (with screw cap and sports cap)

Sustainability & Recycling

Both items in this bundle are made from durable, stain-resistant 304 food-grade stainless steel, built for long-term use. At end of life, stainless steel is widely recyclable through metal recycling facilities; check with your local authority for kerbside collection or your nearest household waste recycling centre.

The bottle's PP sports cap is also recyclable.

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One lunchbox. Years of journeys. Less waste left behind.

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Made to Last

At Earthlings, we believe everyday objects should work harder — lasting longer, travelling further, and leaving the lightest possible footprint.

Made from food grade 304 Stainless Steel, this lunchbox doesn’t shatter, doesn’t absorb flavour and made to be almost indestructible It can be used again and again from the moors to the sea and everywhere in between.

FAQ's

Is the bundle BPA-free?

Yes. The lunchbox, spork, bottle and snack pot are completely BPA-free. The only non-metal components are the food-grade silicone seals used to prevent leaks.

Will food taste metallic?

No. Both 304 stainless steel and food-grade titanium are non-reactive and won't transfer flavours or odours to food or drinks.

Why is stainless steel better than plastic?

Unlike plastic containers, stainless steel will not stain, absorb odours, retain flavours or release microplastics into food. It is also highly durable and fully recyclable at the end of its life.

Is the divider in the lunchbox removable?

Yes. The divider can be inserted, repositioned or removed completely depending on how you want to organise food.

Is everything in this bundle dishwasher safe?

Yes. The lunchbox, snack pot, spork and bottle are all dishwasher safe. Silicone seals should be handwashed to maintain their shape.

Is the 500ml bottle the rightsize for a nursery-age child?

500ml is our standard bottle size across the range. For nursery and pre-school children, it's sized to last well beyond this stage — many families find a single bottle sees a child through from nursery into the early years of school, rather than needing to
size up.

If your child is very young, you may find they don't finish a full 500ml in a day, the bottle is designed to be topped up rather than always emptied.

Can children open it themselves?

The buckles on the lunchbox are designed to be secure while remaining easy for children to open and close independently.

The snack pot has a simple twist on lid.

Supporting independence is an important part of the Earthlings design philosophy.

Why doesn't this bundle include a snack pot?

At nursery age, the lunchbox's two removable dividers are usually enough to separate food without needing extra pots. As children move to primary school and start carrying their own lunch bag, the School Lunch Bundle adds a snack pot, spork and bag for that next stage.

What is 304 Stainless Steel

Stainless steel comes in different grades, each designed for different uses. Some grades are better suited to industrial or construction use, while others are specifically chosen for food contact and everyday durability.

304 stainless steel is one of the highest quality and most widely trusted food-grade stainless steels. It offers an excellent balance of strength, rust resistance, safety, and longevity, making it ideal for lunchware and food containers. It’s highly resistant to corrosion, won’t absorb flavours or odours, and is easy to clean and dishwasher safe.

Unlike lower-grade metals, 304 stainless steel is designed to withstand years of daily use without degrading — making it a durable, reusable alternative to plastic.

What age is this bundle suitable for?

Designed for nursery and pre-school, ages 1–4 — though both items continue to be useful as children grow, with the School Lunch Bundle as the natural next step.

Is the lunchbox leakproof?

Yes. The lunchbox features a BPA-free silicone seal in the lid.

Does this bundle include a lunch bag?

Not at launch. A lunch bag will be available as an add-on once it joins the range later in 2026.

New to stainless steel lunch systems?

Read our family guide to metal lunchware →