World-saving reusable Bamboo Lunch Bag.

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Being reminded every day of the challenge to renew, reuse, and recycle, we figured it was time to give up the paper sacks for our bagged lunch and switch to something more eco-friendly. A lunch bag made of bamboo--the fastest growing plant on Earth--its that bill nicely.

The 100% Bamboo Lunch Bag ($21.99) from New Wave Enviro Products, Englewood, Colo., is roughly the same size and shape as a paper lunch bag, but is soft as silk and eminently reusable. The material is naturally anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic, with a tensile strength comparable to steel. In addition to being able to regenerate without replanting, bamboo grows with out chemicals and pesticides. The sturdy bag, which is hand washable and snaps closed, comes in green.

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The lightweight and durable Stainless Steel Food Container ($14.99) makes an ideal vessel to transport food. It fits perfectly in the Bamboo Lunch...