My Favorite Sustainable Food Storage and Meal Prep Containers
In this post, I’m sharing my go-to plastic free containers to use for meal prep and food storage.
I’m a very intentional shopper and like to prioritize quality, function, and also the experience (appearance, color, materials, comfort..). I don’t like to collect things I don’t use, and also like things that look nice, so I enjoy using them. I also care about durability and want things that will last, to avoid creating more waste and having to replace. When it comes to food storage, there’s so many options making it hard to choose.
I prefer using glass food storage containers and silicone instead of plastic. I’ll admit, I still use plastic baggies for certain things, specifically for a more vacuum seal. For me, they’re hard to cut out completely, but I make an effort to use them only as needed, and reuse when possible! Stainless steel can be a popular material for food storage, but they’re not as versatile as glass as they can’t be microwaved, and acidic foods can leach metal. I do a lot of research before deciding on products to buy, so I thought I’d share the things that I use to save you the time.
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Eco-Friendly Food Storage Containers
Pyrex Glass Containers with Silicone Lid
I love these and have used them weekly for years. They’re more expensive than other food containers with lids and more difficult to find, but what makes them worth it to me is that there’s no plastic and the lids create an airtight seal. These lids are made with glass and have a silicone rim, so they’re easy to clean and don’t trap food odors or stains.
Silicone Storage Bags (not Stasher)
From Amazon (3 pack)
From Amazon (8 pack, various sizes)
These plastic free baggies are an alternative to Stasher bags. I like that Zip Top bags are a bit more substantial, stay open on their own for easy filling and hold more. They’re like a hybrid container and baggie in one. I use them to store washed produce, like rinsed whole radish, and bigger sizes would be good for carrots, celery, beets, herbs, citrus, berries and cherry tomatoes. They’re also great to bring snacks or dry food portions on the go. I find they dry easier than Stasher bags after washing them too. I don’t personally think they can fully replace plastic baggies because you can’t get a vacuum seal.
Good Old Mason Jars
I love mason jars because they’re inexpensive and so useful for both liquids and solid foods. I prefer wide mouth tops because I find them easier to use and clean. The small jars I recommend are a must-have and a perfect small size for sauces, pesto, dressings and small portions of liquids, like heavy cream or coconut milk.
Weck Jars
Weck jars are awesome and I use them daily. I recommended the two sizes I have, so between these and the mason jars, I have a great variety of sizes to cover my needs. I primarily use the larger jars for broth, soup storage, tomato sauce, homemade salsa and pickling (pickled red onion, jalapeños, and cucumber) and the smaller jars for prep bowls, sauces, dressings, storing left overs and single serving liquids and soups. I love the stackable glass lids and that they can be made airtight with the rubber rim and metal clasps. They’re so easy to use and clean too.
These options really cover the bases for sustainable food storage and meal prep needs. Let me know the eco-friendly containers and food storage you like in the comments, if they’re not on the list!