Seven of the Best Food Storage Containers for Stylish, Non-Toxic Meal Prep

The best food storage containers for toxic-free meal prep

Images supplied. L–R: Frank Green, Seed & Sprout and Kitchen Warehouse

Ditch the toxic tubs buried in the back of your cupboard and invest in these chic, eco-friendly and versatile designs.

Words by Simone Richardson · Updated on 05 Jan 2026 · Published on 06 Jan 2026

We’ve all been there: the afterglow of a well-cooked meal. Any workday scaries dissipate at the thought of having round two for tomorrow’s lunch – and a search begins for a vessel worthy of such fare.

But the excitement quickly fades when a murky, plastic-flecked container emerges from the back of the cupboard. “Would you serve caviar in this?” I ask myself, with zero humility.

The short answer is no. And the new year is a good time to hit reset on clutter and habits you’re ready to kick.

With food storage, the goal is to invest in non-toxic materials that stand the test of time. Glass styles can double as baking trays, while considered designs function just as well as office lunchware – making them far more versatile than the cloudy tubs they replace. Here are seven of our favourites.

Styleware nesting bowl set

$129.95

The Perth-based duo behind Styleware created these bowls to solve a simple problem: a container that travels well but still feels table-worthy. The snap-tight, leak-proof lids keep lunches secure, while seven muted hues – from merlot to biscotti – let you stack without compromising on style.

Buy at Aura Home

Frank Green stainless-steel bowls with glass lids

$79.95

Frank Green may be best known for its cult water bottles, but its food storage range deserves attention too. These bowls are made from double-walled stainless steel with glass lids featuring a built-in vent, helping keep food hot or cold depending on what’s inside.

Buy at Frank Green

Kitchen Pro Airlock glass containers

$69.95

$69.95 (was $99.95)

For spice-heavy curries, rich tomato sauces and other staining culprits, glass is the way to go. This set of five is oven-proof, doubling as storage and baking dishes, with airtight lids to help keep meals fresher for longer.

Buy at Kitchen Warehouse

Revomax Vacuum insulated food jar

$79.95

Nine hours hot, 14 hours cold. The vacuum-insulated design locks in temperature, while the twist-free lid opens with a single motion. There are no stiff seals or messy grooves to clean – and it’s never so tight that you need a second pair of hands to open it.

Buy at The Iconic

Joseph Joseph Nest glass food storage set

$99.95

This no-frills set does exactly what you need it to do – store food and last a long while doing it, thanks to food-safe glass. It includes four different-sized containers that are freezer, oven, microwave and dishwasher safe, designed to nest neatly together to save cupboard space.

Buy at The Iconic

Seed & Sprout food container set

$89

$89 (was $102)

Eco-friendly food storage is this Australian label’s bread and butter. The range spans glass and stainless-steel designs, all dishwasher safe and stackable. Plastic is limited to LFGB-certified food-grade silicone, used for lids and wraps, which the brand will recycle directly as part of its sustainability program.

Buy at Seed & Sprout

Black and Blum stainless-steel sandwich box

$47.95

$47.95 (was $69.99)

Unlike most stainless-steel designs, this one uses a bamboo lid with natural antimicrobial properties. It doubles as a chopping board (a win for camping), secures with a strap to prevent spills, and includes a silicone insert that turns the box into a bento-style set-up.

Buy at Wild Earth

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