Plastic Containers
Product Comparisons
Below is a table of plastic containers made from safer #2, #4 and #5 plastics organized by intended purpose (column 3). To learn why these plastics are better see What To Look For.
Bisphenol A-free baby bottles and children's dishes are now in our Baby Bottles Buying Guide.
| Name | TYPE OF PLASTIC | PURPOSE | MSRP | Purchasing Information | Reader Rating |
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| Glad Freezer Bags | #4 LDPE | Bags | $2.29 | store.drsoda.com |
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| Glad Sandwich Bags | #4 LDPE | Bags | $2.29 | store.drsoda.com |
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| Hefty Baggies | #4 LDPE | Bags | $6.95-$12.95 | www.shophometrends.com, 888-815-0814 |
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| Hefty OneZip Slider Bags (Gallon Size) | #4 LDPE | Bags | $2.99 | www.walgreens.com |
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| Ziploc Freezer Bags | #4 LDPE | Bags | $4.39/30 | www.drugstore.com |
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| Ziploc Sandwich Bags | #4 LDPE | Bags | $3.29/100 | www.drugstore.com |
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| Glad Cling Wrap | #4 LDPE | Cling Wrap | $2.99 | www.walgreens.com |
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| Glad Press’n Seal Sealing Wrap | #4 LDPE | Cling Wrap | $5.99 | www.drugstore.com |
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| Saran Cling Plus | #4 LDPE | Cling Wrap | $2.69 | www.drugstore.com |
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| Ziploc Containers (all) | #5 PP | Cooking/Baking | $3.29-$3.53 | www.drugstore.com |
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| Arrow Colored Measuring Cups | #5 PP | Cooking/Baking | $3.29/5-pc. set | www.amazon.com |
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| Farberware 9-cup Marinade Dishes | #5 PP | Cooking/Baking | $5.99 | www.fryeintl.com, 866-573-3793 |
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| OXO Folding Cutting Boards | #5 PP | Cooking/Baking | $14.99 | www.oxo.com, 800-545-4411 |
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| Tupperware Double Colanders | #5 PP | Cooking/Baking | $20 | www.tupperware.com, 800-366-3800 |
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| Tupperware Measuring Cups and Spoons | #5 PP | Cooking/Baking | $12.50-$15.50 | www.tupperware.com, 800-366-3800 |
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| Impact Stackrack Jug 5 Gal. | #2 HDPE | Drinks | $2.99 | www.walgreens.com |
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| Nalgene 16-oz. HDPE Loop-Top Bottles | #2 HDPE | Drinks | $4.53 | www.nalgene-outdoor.com, 800-625-4327 |
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| Nat-UR Harvest Collection Cups | PLA | Drinks | $24/50 | www.nat-urstore.com |
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| Playtex Spill-Proof Cups (lids #2) | #5 PP | Drinks | $6.99 | www.drugstore.com |
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| Playtex Straw Cups | #2 HDPE | Drinks | $4.85 | www.playtexstore.com, 800-249-0832 |
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| Rubbermaid 2-qt. Servin' Saver Mixing Pitcher | #5 PP | Drinks | $5.99 | www.amazon.com |
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| Rubbermaid 3-gal Insulated Beverage Containers and Dispensers | #2 HDPE | Drinks | $28.95 | www.akitchen.com, 888-388-9641 |
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| Rubbermaid 8.5 oz Litterless Juice Boxes | #5 PP | Drinks | $2.99 | www.containerstore.com, 888-CONTAIN |
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| Rubbermaid Chug Sport Bottles | #5 PP | Drinks | $4.20 | www.amazon.com |
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| Rubbermaid Gallon Covered Pitchers | #5 PP | Drinks | $5.29 | www.amazon.com |
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| Rubbermaid Sipper Seal | #5 PP | Drinks | $5.99 | www.amazon.com |
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| Rubbermaid Sippin’ Sport Bottles | #5 PP | Drinks | $5.49 | www.amazon.com |
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| Soma Fabrications 22-oz Water Bottles | #5 PP | Drinks | $7.99 | www.somafab.com |
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| Sterilite Plastic Tumbler | #5 PP | Drinks | $0.50 | www.amazon.com |
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| Sterilite Ultraseal Pitchers | #5 PP | Drinks | $2.21-$3.99 | www.amazon.com |
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| Tupperware Mickey Ice Tups Set | #2 HDPE | Drinks | $19.50 | www.tupperware.com, 800-366-3800 |
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| Carlisle Store 'N Pour Gallon | #2 HDPE | Food Storage | $5.60 | www.carlislefsp.com |
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| Farberware 10-piece Mini-Fridge Kits | #5 PP | Food Storage | $17.99 | www.fryeintl.com, 866-573-3793 |
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| Farberware 23-piece Azure Blue Sets | #5 PP | Food Storage | $19.99 | www.fryeintl.com, 866-573-3793 |
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| GladWare Containers and Lids (all sizes) | #5 PP | Food Storage | $3.49-$5.59 | www.drugstore.com |
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| Plastic Hinged Locking-Lid Containers | PLA | Food Storage | $8.50/50 | www.greenearthofficesupply.com, 800-327-8449 |
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| Rubbermaid (all food storage containers) | #5 PP | Food Storage | $5.99-$10.99 | www.drugstore.com |
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| Sterilite 8 Piece Covered Bowl Set | #5 PP | Food Storage | $6.29 | www.amazon.com |
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| The Container Store Rectangular Klip-It Food Storage | #5 PP | Food Storage | $2.49-$12.99 | www.containerstore.com, 888-CONTAIN |
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| The Container Store Smart Flap Food Storage Rectangles | #5 PP | Food Storage | $4.49-$4.99 | www.containerstore.com, 888-CONTAIN |
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| The Container Store Tellfresh Oblong Food Storage | #5 PP | Food Storage | $1.99-$5.49 | www.containerstore.com, 888-CONTAIN |
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| The Container Store Tellfresh Screw-Top Food Storage | #5 PP | Food Storage | $2.49-$3.49 | www.containerstore.com, 888-CONTAIN |
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| The Container Store Tellfresh Snack Box | #5 PP | Food Storage | $5.99 | www.containerstore.com, 888-CONTAIN |
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| Tupperware Bowls (all) | #5 PP | Food Storage | -- | www.tupperware.com, 800-366-3800 |
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| Tupperware Fridge Stackables Sets | #5 PP | Food Storage | $17 | www.tupperware.com, 800-366-3800 |
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| Tupperware FridgeSmart Containers | #2 HDPE | Food Storage | $12-$26 | www.tupperware.com, 800-366-3800 |
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| Tupperware Modular Mates | #5 PP | Food Storage | $9.00 | www.tupperware.com, 800-366-3800 |
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| Tupperware One Touch Reminder Canister | #5 PP | Food Storage | $39.50/4 | www.tupperware.com, 800-366-3800 |
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| Tupperware Prep Essentials Cold Cut Keepers | #5 PP | Food Storage | $23 | www.tupperware.com, 800-366-3800 |
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| Tupperware Quick Shake Containers | #5 PP | Food Storage | $11 | www.tupperware.com, 800-366-3800 |
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| Tupperware Spin ’N Save Salad Spinners | #5 PP | Food Storage | $42 | www.tupperware.com, 800-366-3800 |
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