My Organized Mom Loves Pyrex Glass Food Storage Containers

My mom is always on the pulse of food trends, so I’m not surprised she began her mission to reduce microplastics in the kitchen well ahead of everyone else. With the tiny particles present in everything from cutting boards to tea bags, my mom has replaced a lot of items in her kitchen, but the first swap she made? Tossing her plastic food storage containers in favor of glass ones. 

Specifically, my mom uses — and adores — her reliably sturdy Pyrex food storage containers, made from non-toxic glass. Non-toxic properties aside, these stackable containers help her keep the fridge and freezer “amazingly uncluttered and organized,” so she can always find the leftovers or pre-prepped veggies she’s looking for. (I’ve waxed poetic about her being a food storage genius in the past.) If you’re ready to follow my mom’s lead and ditch your plastic containers for a non-toxic alternative, now’s your chance: Snag a set of her go-to glass containers with lids while they’re $4 apiece. 

Pyrex Glass Food Storage Containers, 7-Pack

Turns out, my mom’s love for these Pyrex containers is a family affair. My dad uses them to transport lunch to work; since the containers are microwave-safe, he can heat up his rice bowls. (You definitely don’t want to put plastic ones in the microwave.) Plus, my grandma clued us in to a hidden bonus: Glass storage containers are a surprising hack for extending the shelf life of berries.

Another perk of these glass food storage containers is that they don’t stain, like plastic tends to do. “Even after I put sauce-covered containers through the dishwasher, they come out sparkling clean and stain-free,” my mom says. (It’s true, I recently unloaded her dishwasher.) And indeed, Pyrex says the containers are safe for the dishwasher, as well as the microwave and freezer.

This 7-pack includes multiple sizes: one 7-cup, two 4-cup, two 2-cup, and two 1-cup Pyrex glass storage containers. Each is round and has a colorful snap-on lid made from BPA-free plastic. (The different container sizes have different lid colors, so it’s easy to grab the right one out of your crowded cabinet.) While my mom has found that the lids do eventually crack after lots of use, it’s easy to get replacement lids without needing to buy a whole new set of containers. “I’m happy not to be adding an entire set of plastic ones to the landfill,” she adds.

Take it from my mom: These Pyrex containers can reduce your microplastic exposure and organize your fridge in one fell swoop. Grab a set for yourself for $4 apiece.

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At the time of publishing, the price was $30.