Plastic-free kitchen help, without the guesswork. We publish quick Top Reasons guides and short Best-in-Brief picks (one clear winner) for lunchware and food-contact gear—backed by clear PF badges and simple care tips so your swaps stick.
Glassine paper sandwich bags are perfect for dry lunch items
Light, plastic-free bags for dry snacks; semi-translucent paper resists light grease. Use stainless with a gasket on juicy days.
A silicone gasket is okay (when food touches only steel/glass)
Stop leaks without plastic contact: choose stainless or glass with a silicone gasket at the lid—food touches steel/glass only. See our snack-size pick.
Why plant-based bags aren’t plastic-free in practice
Plant-based lunch bags (PLA/PBAT) are still plastics—see better swaps: glassine for dry foods and stainless containers (gasketed seal) for moist items.
Glass meal-prep containers beat plastic at home
Glass meal-prep containers with a silicone-gasket lid keep food on glass only and help stop leaks plus oven-to-fridge versatility. See our pick.
Top Reasons to Choose a Stainless Steel Snack Container for School Lunches
Leak-resistant stainless snack cup with a silicone-gasket lid—plastic-free food