The Klean Kanteen philosophy is to reduce waste by providing a long lasting alternative to cheap & throw away products. This stainless steel vacuum food canister has a lifetime warranty, is free of BPA, Phthalates, lead or other toxins & is simply gorgeous. This superior food container has a large opening so you can cram in loads of juicy food stuffs & get your spoon in easily. The inside of the canister has been electro-polished so it does not retain or impart flavours. The food grade stainless steel construction is completely toxin free & utterly safe, it will withstand serious abuse & pretty much last forever. So whilst it may be initially more expensive than cheaper alternatives or the ubiquitous plastic lunchbox, the lifetime financial & environmental costs are minimal. The lid creates a 100% stainless steel interior & locks in flavor with an airtight seal. This canister is strong, durable, shatterproof, leak-proof, & very very gorgeous. Grease pencil marking friendly containers 18/8 food-grade stainless steel 100% stainless interior Doesnt retain or impart flavors Leak-proof, airtight, & shatter-proof Elegant design looks & works great on the counter Transport to & from work, school, take-out or deli counter Solid, handcrafted construction Easy to clean (rounded corners) BPA-free & eco-friendly Wide mouth for scooping, filling & pouring Silicone seal locks in freshness & flavor Lifetime warranty Insulated Canisters keep contents hot up to 4 hours Insulated Canisters keep contents cold up to 12 hours