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

Glass Food Storage Set (18-Piece)

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
Borosilicate glass containers. No BPA, no BPS, no phthalates in the glass. However, the plastic lids contain BPA-free polypropylene — do not microwave with lids on. Pyrex is the most popular glass food storage brand.
PFR Recommended

18-piece glass food storage set with borosilicate glass containers and polypropylene lids. Pyrex is the most popular glass food storage brand in the US.

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 6, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Food packaging is one of the most direct routes of plastic chemical exposure. BPA, BPS, phthalates, and PFAS migrate from packaging into food — especially with heat, acidity, or fat content. Canned foods lined with BPA epoxy, plastic-wrapped meats, and microwave-safe plastic containers are among the highest-exposure sources.

Synthetic Plastic Content
15%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Pyrex's glass containers are a significant improvement over plastic food storage. The glass is completely inert. Important: the plastic lids should not be microwaved — remove the lid before microwaving and use a glass plate as a cover instead.

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