8 Ways to 

Store Food Without Plastic

Any time a lot of food is made, a lot of food needs to be stored. How are you going to store the leftovers? These alternative, food safe storage containers are safe, convenient, and zero waste!

Food Safe Storage Containers

Non plastic food storage is way easier than it seems. Aside from not contributing to plastic waste, opting for plastic free food storage has health benefits. Plastic can leech harmful chemicals into your food, so I always opt for non toxic food storage containers whenever I can!

SNAPWARE

I love my Pyrex snapware containers! snapware is just incredibly functional. They’re freezer and oven safe, giving you a myriad of options. They’re also leakproof, so I can easily take lunch with me on the go or get takeout without creating any waste.

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MASON JARS

Mason jars have to be the handiest of all kitchen items. I store a lot of my leftovers in mason jars because they’re so easy to come by. During the year, I save all of the glass jars I get when grocery shopping to send leftovers home with people.

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I LOVE my tiffins, but they’re not the most ideal non plastic food storage for leftovers because you can’t see what’s inside of them. However, when holidays roll around, it’s time to break out the BIG tiffins. This is a four tiered tiffin perfect for parties, leftovers, takeout, or even a large lunch!

TIFFINS

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I have a drawer full of Stasher bags that I especially love for the freezer since they lay flat. The bags work great for storing leftovers like rolls or roasted veggies. While you could put mashed potatoes or gravy inside, I’d probably save that for a jar unless you were going to be freezing it.

SILICON BAGS

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— Serve in your mixing bowls that have lids. — If it’s got a lid, just cover it and store it.  — Beeswax wraps are great for covering leftovers.  — If you have a bowl, you can place a plate over it, and it acts just like a lid!

More plastic free ways to store leftovers

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