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Storage Containers

Regular plastic containers often contain chemicals like BPA, BPS, or phthalates, which can leach into food—especially when exposed to heat, acidic or fatty foods, or repeated dishwashing. Over time, heat, harsh detergents, and physical wear can also cause plastics to break down and shed microplastics, contributing to chemical and particle exposure through everyday use.

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Reusable Silicone Storage Bags

Food-grade silicone is safe for the freezer, refrigerator, and low-heat uses — including dishwasher, boiling water, and the microwave. It contains no BPA, BPS, phthalates, or microplastics, and it won’t leach chemicals into your food under these lower-temperature conditions.

However, silicone is not designed for high-heat baking temperatures (typically 300–450°F). Prolonged or repeated exposure to these higher temperatures can cause lower-quality silicone or added fillers to break down.

Use silicone bags for storage, freezing, reheating, microwaving, and boiling — but not for oven baking or broiling.

Reusable Beeswax Bags & Wraps

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While the Ziploc brand states that their bags are free of BPA and phthalates, I still recommend glass, stainless, or high-quality silicone for true long-term food storage. Even plastic bags labelled “safe” may carry microplastics or other additives.

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