For years, the quest for sustainable kitchen storage felt like chasing a culinary unicorn. Like countless well-intentioned eco-efforts, my attempts to move away from single-use plastics often ended in frustration, usually in the plastic wrap and disposable container aisle of my local grocery store. Reusable Food Storage just seemed… unattainable.
Then, there’s my friend, let’s call her Sarah. Sarah is that person – the paragon of eco-consciousness who always has a reusable coffee cup and cutlery set on hand. Her commitment to a zero-waste lifestyle is truly admirable. Sarah composts religiously, turns vegetable scraps into broth, and politely refuses plastic bags and straws. She’s almost too good at it, making my own efforts feel utterly inadequate.
Like many, I convinced myself that achieving Sarah’s level of perfection was impossible. Life was too hectic for meticulously wrapping leftovers in beeswax wraps. My kitchen cabinets were a chaotic mix of mismatched, slightly worse-for-wear plastic containers pilfered from takeout and forgotten reusable wraps gathering dust.
Image alt text: Blush-colored W&P Clean Kitchen Storage Set featuring glass and silicone containers, reusable bags, stretch lids, and silicone wraps, demonstrating a comprehensive sustainable food storage solution.
Then I stumbled upon the W&P Clean Kitchen Storage set, and a renewed sense of possibility sparked. A blend of vanity and practicality drew me in. This comprehensive 20-piece set seemed to offer a reusable alternative for almost every disposable item I regularly used. It included sleek silicone and glass containers in various sizes, transparent resealable bags, stretchy silicone lids, and reusable food wraps. The appeal was clear: I could declutter my mismatched container collection and start fresh with a cohesive, eco-friendly system. Plus, the entire set came in a chic blush color – the kind you’d expect to see in a perfectly organized kitchen, not mine.
In the past, flimsy food storage containers I bought often vanished quickly. Lent to friends with leftovers or taken to potlucks, they rarely returned. However, the W&P set, acquired six months ago, remains remarkably complete. I attribute this to the sheer quality and appeal of the containers. The seal-tight glass containers, when loaned out, magically find their way back to my kitchen. It’s easy to dismiss and forget about a cheap plastic container, but stylish glass and blush silicone? That’s a different story.
Image alt text: W&P Seal Tight Glass Bowl, a clear and sturdy food storage container with a secure lid, emphasizing its functionality and design for modern kitchens.
My transition to sustainable food storage started gradually. Leftovers went into the glass containers, and overripe berries found a new home in the freezer-safe bags, ready for smoothies. Then I tested the stretchy lids. One major hurdle in ditching plastic wrap was my love for baking yeast breads. These stretchy lids proved to be a revelation. They snugly fit all my mixing bowls, creating such a tight seal that I confidently stored soups and sauces without fear of spills.
Image alt text: Assortment of W&P Reusable Round Stretch Lids, showcasing different sizes and colors, highlighting their versatility for covering bowls and dishes in food storage.
Image alt text: W&P Reusable Stretch Produce Savers, eco-friendly food storage solutions designed to extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables, promoting sustainable kitchen practices.
The wraps were the product I was most skeptical about. Reusable wraps I’d tried before were awkward, difficult to clean, and frustratingly stuck only to themselves, not to the food I was trying to wrap. I’m happy to admit I was completely wrong about these. They performed just as well as plastic wrap for covering plates or wrapping pastry dough and cleaned easily with soapy water. They did need a little space on the dish rack to air dry, but it was a minor inconvenience.
Image alt text: W&P Reusable Stretch Wrap in use, showcasing its ability to effectively cover a bowl, highlighting its role in eco-friendly and sustainable food storage practices.
Of all my attempts at adopting eco-friendly food storage, this has been the most successful. I’m still not quite as virtuous as my friend Sarah. I keep a roll of plastic wrap for emergencies (and for when all my reusable wraps are drying), and I might occasionally “borrow” my neighbor’s Tupperware for extended periods. But I realize that’s more emotional attachment than practical need. Not only have I maintained and actively used the entire 20-piece set, but I’ve also expanded my collection with extra glass bowls and a W&P leak-proof lunch bowl.
Image alt text: W&P Plastic Lunch Bowl, a practical and sustainable food storage solution for carrying lunch, emphasizing its leak-proof design and contribution to reducing single-use plastic waste.
And now, my sights are set on their stackable freezer cubes. With my refrigerator looking more organized, conquering the freezer is next on my list for a fully sustainable food storage system.
Image alt text: W&P Freezer Cubes Set, stackable containers for freezer food storage, designed for organization and minimizing space, advocating for sustainable kitchen practices and efficient food preservation.
