We think it’s good to have the option of stacking securely, especially if you have limited pantry space, and we focused on containers that appeared stackable. To enable personalised advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. The only downside is that when you’re almost out of something, it can be hard to round up the dregs from the wide bottom of the container.

The Rubbermaid Commercial Space Saving Food Storage Containers are workhorses, designed to withstand the abuse of a commercial kitchen. If you’re wondering how to recycle old plastic containers, check the plastic type of the containers you own against the types your local recycling system accepts. The lids and containers in this set are very sturdy and seal tightly, even after multiple runs through the dishwasher.

These are Rubbermaid’s version of a Cambro, the storage container found in just about every restaurant kitchen in the country.

But their sets tend to offer smaller sizes that are geared toward storing leftovers and fewer large containers for storing bulk dry items. Plus, the lids themselves were made out of wood that felt flimsier and less-finished than, say, the polished tops of the Le Creuset containers. Second, to test how well the plastic containers kept food fresh, we filled each model with Goldfish crackers.

We haven’t formally tested any basic glass jars (like Ball jars) but they seal tighter than anything we’ve tested, and could be a more sustainable storage option if you repurpose ones that used to hold other things. Stackable: The experts were divided on whether plastic containers should also be able to stack easily. Set of Round Vacuum Containers is intended for storing a wide variety of foodstuffs whose shelf-life you want to extend. We don’t recommend putting anything in them that you don’t plan on using relatively quickly and replenishing regularly. Description Are you looking for compact yet high-quality food storing containers for day-to-day use?

But handles make it much easier to pick up these bulky, slick-sided containers—some people might even be able to carry them with one hand, which is impossible to do with the Cambro containers. And on lazy days, when cooking seems like a chore, just pop that thing straight out of the freezer into the microwave.The easy, push-on silicone lids are watertight, leak-proof, and stackable, making them perfect for transporting to work or storing in the home. Social involvement is of paramount importance at Tomorrow's Kitchen and this is demonstrated by the company by creating employment for more than 150 people with a mental or physical disabilities. Rubbermaid also has a program through Terracycle where you can mail in old plastic and glass containers (of any brand) to be broken down into their raw formats, which are then used to make new containers.

The wide mouth allows for easy scooping but also makes these containers better suited to large, walk-in pantries or shelves with plenty of room. Say goodbye to rancid and stale nuts – with an airtight container, your snacks stay fresher than ever, ensuring every bite is a taste adventure! Designed for maximum space efficiency; these stackable canisters can be easily customized to fit any space. This was another test we didn’t replicate on ceramic and glass containers, since it didn’t seem fair; all of those would likely break if dropped on the floor. We wish it were easier to replace a single component, though this is a common problem among the containers we tested.Rubbermaid makes all of its smaller containers (up to 8 quarts) the same shape, so that they stack easily. Durable: Not all plastics are equally durable, so among the plastic containers we tested, we looked for models that wouldn’t shatter if dropped and didn’t warp in the dishwasher or bend unreasonably when we squeezed them. An airtight lid helps containers protect cereal, grains, and snacks from staleness, and keeps brown sugar or tender raisins from turning rock hard. Stackability, while a nice bonus, is not a common feature of ceramic and glass containers, and also not all that necessary for containers you’d keep out on the counter. However, we do think there’s value in having certain dry ingredients easily accessible on your kitchen counter, tucked away in an attractive vessel.