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Plastic-Free Rating
Food & Drink
Mainstream Brand
Food & Drink·Pyrex

Glass Food Storage Containers

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
Borosilicate glass body is completely plastic-free, but lids are plastic. Avoid microwaving with plastic lids attached.
PFR Recommended

Pyrex glass containers are a major upgrade over plastic food storage. The glass body never leaches chemicals. The plastic lids are a limitation — never microwave with the lid on, and consider replacing lids with silicone alternatives.

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
9

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

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Plastic food storage containers leach BPA, BPS, and phthalates into food — especially when heated. Glass bodies eliminate this risk; plastic lids remain a concern.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Plastic Tupperware and food containers leach BPA, BPS, and phthalates into food — especially when heated or scratched. Pyrex glass eliminates body exposure; just be mindful of the plastic lids.

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