89/100

Plastics

Glass Food Storage

Minimal burden — Glass Food Storage imposes minimal avoidable burden on your detox systems.

Glass containers for leftovers and meal prep.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
1
Everyday exposure
1
Persistence
1

Evidence strength: strong · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 89 places glass food storage in the Minimal band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Inert, heat-safe and non-shedding. The single best swap to remove plastic-to-food migration from your kitchen.

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Frequently asked questions

Is glass food storage a toxic exposure?

Glass Food Storage has a Detox Score of 89 out of 100 (Minimal burden), which means it imposes minimal avoidable burden on your detox systems. Inert, heat-safe and non-shedding. The single best swap to remove plastic-to-food migration from your kitchen.

Why does glass food storage score well?

Glass Food Storage scores 89/100 because its associated chemical hazard, everyday exposure and persistence are all low. Inert, heat-safe and non-shedding. The single best swap to remove plastic-to-food migration from your kitchen.

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