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The best plastic-free food storage
Most “leak-proof” storage is plastic, and it's the plastic your leftovers get microwaved in. Glass with a real seal and stainless tins do the same job without the plastic touching hot food.
What to look out for: Borosilicate glass or 18/8 stainless; watch that lids aren't the plastic you're trying to avoid.
Quick answer: Our top pick for plastic-free food storage is the Le Parfait Super Jars (Set) ($50.00). Best on a budget: the Stasher Reusable Silicone Sandwich Bag ($11.19). Most-reviewed: the Anchor Hocking Heritage Hill 1 Gallon Glass Jar with Glass Lid (Set of 2) (11,197 reviews).
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Common questions
Are glass containers with plastic lids plastic-free?
The container is; the lid isn't. Warm, fatty leftovers pressed against a plastic lid is exactly the contact you're trying to avoid, so we check and name the lid material on every pick.
Can I microwave and oven-use glass containers?
Most glass storage handles the microwave, oven, and freezer — just avoid sudden temperature jumps, like freezer straight to a hot oven. Whatever you do, don't microwave food in plastic: heat is when plastic leaches most.
Is silicone food storage okay?
We treat food-grade silicone as acceptable: it's more heat-stable than common plastics like polyethylene, though research on what it releases over time is still limited. It's also not a natural material, so we name it wherever it appears.
13 vetted plastic-free food storage
Le Parfait Super Jars (Set)
The iconic French canning jar with a glass lid, stainless wire bail, and natural rubber seal - zero plastic anywhere.
Why we trust it · 2 independent sources
Weck 743 Mold Jar, 3/4 Liter (Set of 6)
The iconic German glass canning jar with a glass lid, rubber gasket, and steel clamps — zero plastic touches your food.
Why we trust it · 3 independent sources
Heritage Hill 1 Gallon Glass Jar with Glass Lid (Set of 2)
Classic American-made glass pantry jars with all-glass lids - no plastic anywhere.
Why we trust it · 3 independent sources
Half Gallon Storage Bag
The cult-favorite reusable silicone bag with a pinch-lock seal that replaces boxes of disposable zip-top bags.
Why we trust it · 3 independent sources
Fido 3-Piece Glass Jar Set (17oz, 33oz, 50oz)
Italian-made clip-top jars with thick glass and natural rubber gaskets that seal hermetically.
Why we trust it · 3 independent sources
Reusable Silicone Sandwich Bag
The cult-favorite platinum silicone bag in sandwich size - it seals like a zip-top bag but goes in the dishwasher, microwave, oven, and freezer.
Why we trust it · 3 independent sources
Stainless Steel Airtight Food Storage Container - Medium Rectangular (54oz)
A rugged all-steel container with a removable silicone gasket that seals airtight, from the original plastic-free pioneers.
Why we trust it · 3 independent sources
Round Clip Top Jar 2L (68oz)
A British pantry icon since 1842 - sturdy clip-top glass jar with a replaceable rubber seal that keeps everything from oats to homemade pickles fresh.
Why we trust it · 2 independent sources
Stoneware Canister with Wood Lid, 23oz
A beautiful heirloom-quality stoneware canister topped with a grained acacia wood lid and silicone gasket.
Why we trust it · 2 independent sources
Rectangle Stainless Steel Food Storage Container (25oz)
A slim, leak-resistant stainless container with a flexible silicone lid, sized just right for sandwiches, leftovers, and takeout.
Why we trust it · 2 independent sources
Airtight Stainless Steel Container
So long, plastic tupperware: a sleek all-stainless container with an airtight clamp lid for meal prep, leftovers, and pantry staples.
Why we trust it · 1 independent source
745 - 1 L Tulip Jar (Set of 6)
Six liter-size German glass jars in Weck's beloved tulip shape, with glass lids, rubber rings, and steel clamps.
Why we trust it · 1 independent source
Airtight Leakproof Stainless Steel Container 18cm
A generous 1.75-liter round stainless container with a clamp-down airtight lid, from a small brand devoted entirely to plastic-free food storage.