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Plastic-Free Rating
Kitchen
Mainstream Brand
Kitchen·Anchor Hocking

Glass Food Storage Containers

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
Glass is a safe and durable material, but the plastic lids, even if BPA-free, can still be a source of chemical exposure.
PFR Recommended

Glass containers with BPA-free plastic lids. Made in the USA. Dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
8
Packaging
7
Transparency
7
Durability
8

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Glass is a safe and durable material, but the plastic lids, even if BPA-free, can still be a source of chemical exposure.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Anchor Hocking's Glass Food Storage Containers is made from Glass (container), BPA-free Plastic (lid).

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:BPA-free Plastic
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Anchor Hocking Glass Food Storage Containers

Health Risk

Potential leaching of chemicals from plastic lids.

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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