Seed & Sprout | Eco Kitchenware, Lunchboxes & Conscious Living

Seed & Sprout didn’t start in a lab or a boardroom — it started in Byron Bay when one mum realised packing her son’s lunch without plastic was harder than it should be. What began as one stainless steel lunchbox became a zero-waste empire: glass bowls that don’t crack under pressure, shampoo bars that outlast your bottled stuff, and insulated lunch bags that look as good at the office as they do in the schoolyard. Conscious living without the beige guilt trip.

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Video: Seed & Sprout – For All People & Planet

Location

Business Return Address: 7 Warehouse Circuit, Yatala, QLD 4207, Australia
Company HQ: Based in Byron Bay, NSW
Website: Seed & Sprout — seedandsprout.com

The BioHax Take

Seed & Sprout has built its cult following not by lecturing, but by solving problems. The CrunchBox™ actually fits a sandwich (who knew?), the Bento keeps rogue carrot sticks in line, and their stainless containers stack up against decades of Tupperware chaos. Every product is designed with its end-of-life in mind: stainless steel and glass that recycle forever, silicone that can be taken back via TerraCycle, and Aussie-made bars that leave nothing behind but foam. This is eco engineered into everyday life.

What’s On Offer

Lunchware: CrunchBox™, Bento sets, Double Layer Lunch Box, insulated containers, snack pots, leak-proof tubs, TuffTainers.
Kitchenware: Glass bowls & coffee cups, silicone muffin cups, baking mats, stainless storage, eco utensils.
Cleaning Products: Compostable cloths, dish bars, non-toxic sprays, zero waste kitchen kits.
Personal Care: Shampoo, conditioner, facial & shave bars — all Australian-made, plastic free.
Travel & Outdoors: Insulated CrunchCase bags, cooler bags, everyday lunch bundles, reusable flasks, yoghurt pouches, icy pole moulds.

Who It’s For

Parents dodging cling wrap bans and schoolyard meltdowns.
Professionals sick of soggy desk salads in cracked plastic.
Home cooks who want non-toxic storage that actually lasts.
Anyone who knows eco doesn’t have to scream hessian sack chic.
Anyone who wants eco swaps that feel like an upgrade, not a downgrade.

Key Materials

Stainless steel – durable, endlessly recyclable, plastic-free.
Glass – borosilicate, oven/microwave safe, fully recyclable.
Organic cotton & rPET – washable, reusable, sustainable bag linings.
Silicone – LFGB certified, reusable, and recycled via their Take-Back Program.
Compostables – FSC-certified tape, compostable mailers, ocean-bound plastics.

Photo Credit: Seed & Sprout - eco-friendly homewares — reusable bags, plastic-free bars, and sustainable kitchen essentials.

Sustainability Snapshot

100% plastic-free shipping (biodegradable tape, FSC paper, compostable mailers).
Spare parts extend product lifespans.
Silicone Take-Back Program with TerraCycle.
Upparel partnership to recycle old textiles — customers get $25 off their next order.
Bar range (shampoo, conditioner, dish, shave, cleanse) made in Australia, designed to disappear completely.
“It’s all about progress, not perfection.” Seed & Sprout’s video underlines the brand’s ethos: restoring and protecting the planet through small, practical changes we can all make every day.

The Founder

Sophie Kovic didn’t just stumble into sustainability — she hacked her way into it. When her son Archie’s school banned disposables, Sophie discovered every “eco” lunchbox on the market was useless. Too many pieces, toxic plastics, awkward sizes, or the ultimate sin: no room for a sandwich. So she built her own.

Her first product, the CrunchBox™, smashed its Kickstarter goal in 48 hours (696% funded) and earned five-star reviews across the board. Adults wanted in as much as kids. What started in Sophie’s Byron Bay garage is now an international eco brand with 11,000+ reviews and a community obsessed with plastic-free living.

For Sophie, Seed & Sprout isn’t just about selling things, it’s about building tools that make sustainability feel good, not punishing. It’s also personal: the business has let her chase her off-grid dreams, from building a tiny home to swimming in her natural pool, while still growing a company with global impact.

How & Where It’s Made

Seed & Sprout designs everything in Byron Bay, and works with manufacturing partners in both Australia and overseas. Their stainless steel products couldn’t be made locally — despite Australia producing steel, the machinery wasn’t available domestically. Instead of giving up, Sophie travelled, audited factories, and partnered only with those who proved ethical in both treatment of workers and environmental practices.

Today, all bars (shampoo, conditioner, dish, facial, shave) are made in Australia, while glass, silicone, and steel come from carefully selected overseas partners. Products are independently tested, with organic textiles GOTS-certified and silicone LFGB-certified.

While some ranges are proudly made in Australia, other products are manufactured overseas where the right machinery and materials exist. Every partner is carefully chosen for ethics and sustainability. The goal isn’t to make everything local at any cost — it’s to make every product responsibly, at a price that keeps conscious living accessible.

Over 11,000 Reviews & Counting

With a near-perfect star rating, Seed & Sprout has grown into a community-driven brand. Customers rave about the practicality, durability, and design, while offering tips and hacks that feed back into the product ecosystem. It’s not hype — it’s a movement built on thousands of kitchens, bathrooms, and schoolyards choosing better every day.

FAQs

What makes Seed & Sprout eco-friendly?
Durable materials, plastic-free shipping, compostable packaging, take-back programs, and Aussie-made bar ranges.

Where are products made?
Designed in Byron Bay, made in Australia and ethically abroad depending on materials and machinery.

Can silicone be recycled?
Yes — through their TerraCycle Take-Back Program.

What’s the Upparel partnership?
Send in unwanted textiles, get $25 off your next order — and divert waste from landfill.

Are the bags plastic free?
Yes — made from organic cotton with recycled PET linings.

Do you supply spare parts?
Yes — so lunchboxes and containers last longer.

Are personal care bars really zero waste?
Yes — no bottles, no plastic, fully compostable.

How is shipping eco friendly?
Every order is packed with compostable, recyclable or biodegradable materials.