Traveling as a vegan doesn’t mean giving up on your eco-friendly habits. While it can sometimes feel tricky to avoid waste on the road, there are plenty of smart, simple swaps that make a big difference. With these easy tips, you’ll protect the planet and enjoy delicious food along the way.
Here are four eco-friendly vegan travel hacks for snacks and food:
Pack Low-Waste Vegan Snacks
Snacking is part of every trip, and it’s even better when your choices are planet-friendly. Luckily, there are plenty of vegan brands leading the way with low-waste and compostable packaging.
- Sustainable Snacks – Made with simple, wholesome ingredients and no refined sugar. Gluten-free and super tasty! sustainablesnacks.co
- Upcycled Foods (formerly ReGrained) – These bars are made from leftover grains from beer brewing. They’re nutritious and eco-smart. upcycledfoods.com
- Alter Eco – Known for compostable, plant-based packaging and delicious chocolate. Just double-check labels for vegan options. alterecofoods.com
- Tea Drops – A fun way to make tea without wasteful packaging. Dissolvable, organic tea that comes in biodegradable wrapping. myteadrop.com
- Lifefood – Vegan, organic, and gluten-free bars, chocolates, and snacks, with recyclable and compostable packaging. lifefood.eu
Use Reusable Containers
Say goodbye to single-use plastics! These reusable options keep your snacks fresh and your footprint light:
- EcoLunchbox – Stainless steel and silicone containers, lightweight and plastic-free. Perfect for picnics and day trips. ecolunchboxes.com
- Stasher Bags – Reusable silicone bags for snacks, freezer storage, or even reheating. Flexible, durable, and waste-free. stasherbag.com
And if you need hydration on the go, check out our guide to zero-waste drinking water for smart alternatives to plastic bottles.
Ditch Plastic Straws
Plastic straws are a big environmental problem, but they’re also one of the easiest items to replace with eco-friendly alternatives:
- Brush with Bamboo – Organic, reusable, and biodegradable bamboo straws made in waste-free facilities. brushwithbamboo.com
- Hay Straws – Made from wheat stems, these biodegradable straws are natural, sturdy, and gluten-free. haystraws.com
- Simply Straws – Reusable glass straws in different sizes and shapes, with a lifetime guarantee. simplystraws.com
Carry Compact Utensils
Skip the single-use cutlery and bring your own reusable set:
- To-Go Ware Utensil Set – Includes a bamboo fork, spoon, knife, and chopsticks in a pouch made from recycled bottles. ecolunchboxes.com/collections/to-go-ware
- Transitions2Earth – Biodegradable utensils that decompose in landfills. Great for backup use when you can’t wash right away. transitions2earth.com
Let’s Discuss!
Do you have your own eco-friendly snack tips? Or a favorite reusable product you never travel without? Share your ideas in the comments below — we’d love to hear them!
