What do you use

A-to-the-C

Instead of plastic/ziploc bags? The PP about paper towels got me thinking that I can't seem to break my addiction to them for food prepping, freezing, and packing lunches.

I generally wash them and use them again (although sometimes my OCD gets in the way of this) but I was wondering if anyone has eliminated them altogether, and what have you used instead?

jpeazybreezy

We use plastic/glass containers. I cook everything I get in my csa for the week all in one day, and find that the containers make for a neater, and more organized fridge/freezer anyway. I have all different sized and shaped containers so I find that I can put anything in them, be it a sandwich or a pork roast.

Mrs.A&J

Having a good assortment of various sized containers has made it easier for me, though I haven't eliminated them altogether.

uncannycanuck

Plastic containers (gladware, tupperware, etc). I'm not really anti-plastic, and I get many years of use from even my cheap containers.

Glass jars (mason, spaghetti sauce, jam, etc). Great for keeping things like rice, chocolate chips, pasta in my cupboard more organized and more pest and humidity proof.

I don't like ziplocs for lunches. Containers stop things from getting squished.

Jen&Joe06

We have a lot of containers (chinese good takeout containers are the best) that we use. I still use freezer ziplocks for freezing things like meat. I just label them as meat and then wash and reuse them.

I saw a commercial that ziplock has an EF bag now but haven't seen them to know why they are claiming they are EF.

d-and-k

we got some wrap-n-mats for our sandwiches to replace daily baggies.

Alisha_A

I also just use containers. I reuse some things like hummus containers or even larger things for snacks and snack mixes. I don't even have ziplocks so it makes it easy not to use them!

Tambcat

I got a set of Pyrex glass containers in assorted sizes w/ plastic lids for Christmas, and I am in LOVE. It's so nice to just be able to pull something out of the freezer and stick it right into the microwave or oven or whatever. And they don't stain or retain odor like plastic containers. They are great for carrying your lunch to work in too. I really want a second set.

DharmaChick

We have a set of glass containers with lids, this is what we usually use.  Sometimes I still use cling wrap, parchment paper, or foil.

SuperGreen

We also use Pyrex glass containers with lids for most food, especially leftovers.  We have several sets of them.  We also use canning jars for small pantry staples like beans.  We have a set of tall glass cylinders from BB&B for bulk items like spaghetti, oatmeal, and baking goods.

lefty8881

I love my Pyrex bowls too but for times when I can't use them or want something disposable, I use these bags (click on unbleached wax paper) from Natural Value.  They are landfill safe, non-toxic when incinerated, and won't contaminate ground water.