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Plastic-Free Rating
Kitchen
Kitchen·Pyrex

Simply Store Glass Food Storage Set

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
Borosilicate glass containers with no plastic in the food contact path. Glass is completely inert and does not leach any chemicals into food. The plastic lids are not in contact with food when properly stored.
PFR Approved

Glass food storage containers with plastic lids. Oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe. No plastic in food contact path.

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
9
Packaging
7
Transparency
8
Durability
9

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Last updated: April 5, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

The kitchen is the room with the highest concentration of plastic-chemical exposure sources: plastic wrap, cutting boards, food storage containers, utensils, and appliances. Heat dramatically accelerates chemical leaching — a plastic container microwaved once can release millions of microplastic particles into food.

Why We Recommend This Product

Pyrex glass containers are among the safest food storage options. Glass is completely inert — it does not leach any chemicals into food regardless of temperature or food type. The plastic lids are not in contact with food when properly stored.

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