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Alternative to plastic in the freezer?

 I am trying in very small ways to cut down on plastics. I get a lot of things from a local zero waste shop in paper bags which I put into glass jars, I buy fruit and veg loose etc but what can I use to store my batch cooking in the freezer. I usually make a big batch of whatever then put it into one use ziploc bags. I know that I can re use plastic takeaway cartons many times but just wondered if I was overlooking something something obvious that I hadn’t thought of. Any ideas welcome😄
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  • tboo
    tboo Posts: 1,379 Forumite
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    edited 27 January 2021 pm31 7:46PM
    Maybe small glass tubs, that has a slight outlay though if you don't already have any.
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    Re-use jam jars etc.
    Some helpful ways here.



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  • I didn’t know you could put glass in the freezer. Thanks!
  • Dark_Star
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    edited 27 January 2021 pm31 9:27PM
    Pyrex either with or without it’s glass lid. You can put it in the oven, freeze it, microwave it & bung it in the dishwasher too. If there is no lid then I wrap tin foil around it. Sellotape ( can get eco stuff)  around the glass lid to keep it on in the freezer. I pick up vintage Pyrex at charity shops/boot sales ( in the good old days). You can buy modern Pyrex with rubbery snap fit lids. TK Max are good for that or Amazon . 
    Pyrex is designed to go in the freezer, as not all glass is suitable & remember to allow for expansion of liquids in glass to prevent explosions in the freezer! 



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  • -taff
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    Silicone reusable bags seem to be popular these days.
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  • newlywed
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    For small amounts and soup I use jam jars/empty sauce jars. 
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  • wort
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    Asd@ do glass containers, rectangle shaped, with clip plastic tops with a vent in. They are great and start at £1. Which I find big enough for my needs. They are freezer , microwave safe, and oven without the lid too.  
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  • Thank you everyone for your replies 
  • kerri_gt
    kerri_gt Posts: 11,202 Forumite
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    I invested in some glass containers from IKEA that I use in the freezer, just stack them carefully as i nearly had one slide out and it would have smashed on the floor.
    I do also reuse plastic takeaway containers which I know you're trying to get away from but mine do last numerous year before they're done and then they go off to the recycling bin.
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  • GaleSF63
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    Some crockery is freezer-proof, Denby for example, and it could be covered with baking/greaseproof paper and then a piece of cardboard or reused plastic to protect the contents. Suitable crockery should say underneath it. 


  • greenbee
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    Like @GaleSF63 I use crockery with greaseproof/foil or ikea glass dishes with plastic lids, or kilner glass dishes with glass lids. I think I have the odd pyrex with plastic lids too. 
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