I use glass containers at home since plastic can leach into food. But glass is just too heavy to lug to work for lunch or on a trip for snacks. I primarily use stainless steel containers for food on the go. Here are my favorites that I use each week.
Large Lunch Containers
Lunch Bots Clicks 4 Cups Container
$26.99
This container is great for bringing salads and cold lunches to work. The lid is plastic, but the interior is completely stainless steel, so no plastic touches your food. Although Lunch Bots calls this container "leakproof" it is not. Nevertheless, if I carry it upright in a bag, I don't have any problems.
$20
This my go-to container for leafy salads with a lemon wedge, cut up veggies, or sliced fruit. It is very lightweight and dishwasher safe. This container is not for liquids, so if you have something juicy in here like sliced tomatoes, I'd recommend keeping it upright and secured with a rubber band.
Smaller Containers for Dips and Snacks
$27.99 for 3
These 1.5 ounce containers are great for when you want to bring dressing with you or if you want to bring a small amount of nuts. There is an internal gasket that makes these containers leakproof if screwed on correctly.
$26 for 4
Each container holds 5 ounces and is great for snacks such as carrot sticks, edamame pods, or nuts and dried fruit. Two medium-sized hardboiled eggs can fit in each container. These are small and very lightweight and are perfect for healthy in-flight snacks.
Food Wrap
$18 for 3, assorted sizes
This reusable food wrap is the perfect plastic wrap replacement! It is great for covering cheese because the cloth is breathable, so the cheese lasts longer. This also works well for wrapping fruit or sandwiches before tossing into your bag. This packages comes with 3 different sizes. Simply use the heat of your hands to stick the edges together and seal closed. This wrap does have a faint smell, but it does not bother me and it does not transfer to the food. To wash, simply rinse under cold water with soap and air dry.
What types of reusable containers do you use? Please comment below with any ideas or questions.
