Plastic-Free Stainless Steel Homewares for Australian Families

Yes, and we test specifically to prove it. For products designed for children up to 36 months, we test to EN 14372:2004, the European standard for the safety of children's cutlery and feeding utensils. This covers both mechanical safety (sharp edges, small parts, drop impact, tensile stress) and chemical safety (migration of elements, phthalates, nickel release and volatile compounds). It is a more rigorous child-specific standard than general food contact testing alone, and it applies across our cutlery sets and children's dinnerware range. Our full quality and safety documentation is available on our Quality & Safety page.

Our current range includes kids' divided stainless steel plates, 20cm meal plates, stainless steel bowls, 3-piece kids' cutlery sets, 3-in-1 stainless steel sippy cups, 350ml stainless steel cups, 2-compartment stainless steel snack boxes, nesting food storage containers, silicone suction pads, and starter bundle sets. We are currently expanding into sandwich boxes, dip pots, insulated lunch boxes and a broader range of plastic-free food storage and homewares for Australian families. New products are added regularly. Follow us on Instagram or join our email list to be first to know.

Food-grade 304 stainless steel (also labelled 18/8) is widely considered the safest and most durable choice for children's dinnerware. It is completely inert, meaning it does not react with food, does not release chemicals when heated, and contains no BPA, phthalates, melamine or coatings that can chip or flake. It is the same material used in professional kitchens, hospitals and food manufacturing facilities worldwide. For context, many "bamboo-fibre" kids' plates are bonded with melamine resin, and most plastic plates carry some chemical risk regardless of BPA-free labelling. Stainless steel has no equivalent concerns under normal use conditions.

304 stainless steel, also written as 18/8, refers to an alloy containing 18% chromium and 8% nickel. It is one of the most widely used food-grade steel alloys in the world, recognised as a safe and stable food-contact material under EU Framework Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, and used extensively in professional food processing, medical, and hospitality environments. The chromium content creates a passive oxide layer on the surface that resists corrosion and prevents the steel from reacting with food under normal conditions. Unlike polymer coatings, 304 stainless steel does not degrade, shed particles, or change composition over time with regular kitchen use. Our cutlery range uses 316-grade steel, which offers even greater corrosion resistance for pieces that face the most frequent use and washing.

Most of our tableware, plates, bowls and food storage range is made from 304-grade (18/8) stainless steel, which is the gold standard for rust-resistant, food-safe kitchenware. Our kids' cutlery sets use 316-grade steel, often called marine-grade, because it contains molybdenum, which provides superior corrosion resistance for items that face the most intensive daily use, repeated washing, and contact with acidic foods. In practical terms, both are completely food-safe, both are non-toxic and BPA-free, and 316 is simply the more durable choice for the items that need it most.

Yes. All Greenvyne stainless steel products are dishwasher safe. We recommend placing items on the top rack where possible and avoiding prolonged exposure to high-temperature steam cycles, which can accelerate the discolouration of any stainless steel over time. Standard eco dishwasher detergent is fine. If you notice any water spotting after dishwashing, which can occur with hard water, a quick wipe with a dry cloth immediately after the cycle finishes will prevent it. Our products are designed for real daily use, which means daily dishwasher cycles are absolutely fine.

Yes. Food-grade 304 stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion from acidic foods under normal use conditions. The passive oxide layer formed by the chromium content acts as a barrier between the food and the steel. You can safely pack strawberries, citrus segments, tomato-based dips, and balsamic dressings without any concern about leaching or reactivity. The one exception to be aware of across all stainless steel products generally: avoid leaving highly acidic foods in contact with stainless steel for extended periods (many hours or overnight), not because of safety, but because prolonged acid exposure can cause surface pitting on lower-grade steels over time. Our 304-grade steel is highly resistant to this, but it is a good general habit regardless of brand.

Our range spans a wide age bracket. As a general guide, our 3-in-1 stainless steel sippy cup is suitable from around 6 months (spout stage) through to toddlerhood (open cup stage). Our kids' divided plates and bowls are ideal from around 6–12 months as babies begin solids and self-feeding. Our 3-piece cutlery sets are designed for children from approximately 18 months who are developing self-feeding skills. Our 350ml cups and 2-compartment snack boxes are suitable from toddler age through to school age and beyond, and are equally useful for adults. If you are unsure which product suits your child's stage, our team is happy to help via our contact page.

Greenvyne ships across Australia from our online store at greenvyne.com.au. We offer flat-rate shipping of $14.95 on all Australian orders and free shipping on orders over $129. We are an Australian-owned small business, and all orders are dispatched from Melbourne, Australia. We do not currently sell through third-party retailers. Purchasing directly through our website ensures you receive genuine Greenvyne products with full warranty and customer support.

For longevity, hygiene and chemical safety, food-grade stainless steel is the superior choice. Stainless steel is naturally non-porous, meaning it will never absorb odours, stains, or bacteria the way plastic does over time. It won't warp or degrade in the dishwasher. It doesn't carry the microplastic friction risk that plastic containers do when scratched. Unlike all silicone containers, it has no compression or flexibility that causes the lids and body to lose their seal over the years of use. Silicone has genuine advantages for flexibility and collapsibility, which is why we use food-grade silicone for our lid seals and suction pads rather than for the container body itself. The combination of stainless steel construction with silicone lids and sealing is, in our view, the optimal design for plastic-free food storage.

Absolutely, durability and portability are core to how we design every product. Our stainless steel plates, bowls and cups are unbreakable under normal conditions, lightweight enough for school bags and camping packs, and stable enough not to blow off a picnic table. Our snack boxes and food storage containers are designed to be leak-resistant, making them suitable for school lunch boxes, picnic bags, and day packs. The same range that works on your kitchen table works just as well at a national park campsite, a kindy canteen, or a weekend farmers market.