Jan 20 2009
Reusable Food Storage Containers
Plastic baggies might make your life easier, but they are hard on your wallet and on the planet. Disposable bags, baggies and containers spend a couple of days in your kitchen and thousands of years in a landfill - not to mention that buying disposable food storage bags and containers can add up to hundreds of dollars over time.
Keep in mind that these types of plastic don’t biodegrade – they photodegrade, which requires air and sunlight (which are not abundant in landfills). The process takes at least a thousand years, but it could even take much longer than that. So, think about every baggie you use for lunches or freezer storage and every disposable plastic container you use in the fridge. How many disposable baggies and containers do you add to landfills each week?
Fortunately, this is easy to fix. Reusable food storage containers can last you a lifetime and even be passed down to future generations. Eco-friendly reusable food storage containers will save you lots of money over time and will make a significant impact on the amount of plastic you and your family send to landfills.
Glass containers are a great option for most purposes. They work well for storing and transporting food and they even saveenergy when used for baking or for storing in the fridge. But, if you want plastic-y containers for their weight and convenience, your best bet is to find products that do not leach chemicals and should last a long time, such as some containers by Farberware, Gladware, Rubbermaid and Tupperware.
