Food Storage Supplies

It's great that more and more shoppers are bringing reusable bags to the supermarket, but unfortunately, most of them are made of plastic. They eventually get thrown away and are then harmful to the environment and wildlife. These canvas shopping bags are made of organic cotton. Another good option is organic cotton string bags from Zero Waste Store, which can crunch up small and stow away easily in your purse or a pocket in your car.

Like their drink bottles, Life Factory's tempered glass food storage containers have a  silicone sleeve for protection and better grip. BPA-free, they are ideal for storing leftovers, snacks or ingredients prepared ahead of time for meals later. Glass containers are not only better for the environment, they avoid the risk of microplastics and toxic chemicals leaching into food from plastic containers.

Storing leftovers and other food in plastic isn't a good idea because first of all, it's plastic so it created pollutants when manufactured and will do so when it's eventually discarded. Secondly, a lot of plastics leach toxins and shed microplastics into food.. Best to use non-plastic dishes and cover them with vegan food wraps or wax paper. The borosilicate glass storage boxes pictured here are from Joy Jolt.

This is a great glass pitcher with an elegant minimalist design. The handy stainless steel top has two pouring options, strained and open. It's made of heat-resistant borosilicate glass, lead-free, lightweight, durable and suitable for cold and hot beverages.

These GOTS-certified mesh produce bags from Coyuchi are 100 percent organic undyed cotton, grown in India. They are made in India in a factory that recycles 98 precent of its wastewater. There is a large bag for things like lettuce and celery and two smaller bags for smaller produce.

These vegan plant-based food wraps keep leftovers fresh wtihout using plastic. Don't let the name fool you. No bees were harmed or exploited or used in any way to make these eco-friendly cruelty-free wraps. Bee's Wrap does make another line of wraps that uses beeswax -- as do many makers of wax wraps -- but these do not. They are made in the U. S. from organic cotton, plant oils and waxes and tree resin.  You can wrap food like sandwiches or fruit directly in them or you can use them to cover leftovers in dishes. They last a long time and can be used again and again.

This airtight stainless steel container is a great plastic-free option for keeping food fresh.

These nifty stainless steel lunchboxes are great because they are not plastic. Nor are they aluminum, which  is a known neurotoxicant and may contribute to neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's. These non-toxic lunchboxes are from PlanetBox and contain no lead, PVC, phthalates or BPA. PlanetBox likes to say they are "going plastic-free one lunch at a time." They use food-grade stainless steel to ensure safety. It's durable and long-lasting so you only have to buy a lunchbox once.  These are great for both kids and adults and they have several sizes available.

If You Care paper baggies can hold almost anything plastic baggies can. Most plastic bags can leach toxic chemicals into the food inside. These don’t as they’re paper and non-toxic. They are also not biodegradable. If You Care paper baggies are made in Sweden from unbleached pulp of Scandinavian spruce trees – a natural, renewable resource. They are greaseproof and provide a natural barrier, making them ideal for nuts, chips, cookies, and sandwiches.

These eco-friendly dish covers from Coyuchi are made of GOTS-certified organic cotton. They’re woven in India and are Fair Trade certified.