how are people dealing with freezing without using plastic bags/cling?

[KatyMac]

I often buy big portions then freeze in smaller portions

I use bags and cling occasionally greaseproof between items

What else can I use to minimise plastic waste

[WhatHaveIFound]

I have just bought some of these Pyrex dishes. I know they still have plastic lids but i figured they are better long term.

[Ricekrispie22]

I use these which are handy because they can go in the oven too. www.sainsburys.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/gb/groceries/sainsburys-foil-containers---lids-x10?langId=44&storeId=10151&krypto=b5tmLmxz97AJyo%2BCUF41ES%2BLSKL4Obduho%2FqeMRZDYZ31BBlKkKRlsiHMtiowW%2FcIFR4C%2FtY7dhAmZXSpFMB5pfIuslAhkyvYrMnbeLV5DO7m2JVkIt5TUqpulztG%2Bg1&ddkey=https%3Agb%2Fgroceries%2Fsainsburys-foil-containers---lids-x10

[dippledorus]

i use washable tubs (often recycled from the take away) and sometimes freeze in greased tinfoil. Also have pyrex dishes that have plastic lids which are handy.

[Sexnotgender]

I freeze in Tupperware so it gets used multiple times. Most of my containers are glass though they have plastic lids.

[TakeAWalkOverHere]

www.theartofdoingstuff.com/beeswax-fabric-food-wrap/

[KatyMac]

I guess pyrex is the way to go as I don't have enough tupperware and I don't want to buy more

I haven't found foil very successful but maybe it's suitable for somethings

I'm surprised waxed cloths can be used in the freezer!

[niknac1]

The Pyrex is excellent, you can use it to cook something then freeze the leftovers and once thawed reheat in it.

[Tiredteacherlass]

I've seen silicone bags that are reusable...stashers I think they're called... but they are ruinously expensive

[FlukeSkyeRunner]

I use Tupperware type boxes mostly, but I still use freezer bags for bread - I'd love to find a more ecologically friendly alternative though.

[foodiefil]

You can cook some things from frozen in the glass Pyrex ones - groupon have them. It's why I bought them.

Look up Gem McWade on insta - 'you say tomato' is her blog. She uses them and has some tips etc

[KatyMac]

But more expensive so I'll have to buy pyrex over time

Looking for a miracle solution too!

[niknac1]

I got my Pyrex dishes in 2016 they were £4.66 from Amazon, this will help you to find them in a search engine

Pyrex Rectangular Dish with Plastic Lid, 2.6L

I can get 4-6 portions in each dish and a soak and they are easy to clean. I put them in the microwave, fridge, freezer and oven so versatile. I think they are regularly on offer at £5. Worth every penny and they stack inside each other so easy to store in cupboards, I just put the lids at the side next to the side of the cupboard to save space.

[KatyMac]

Yes I probably need 18-24 single portion ones

[chewingpencils]

Pyrex - they last for ages so worth the outlay. Easy to use for leftovers in the fridge too as they stack well.

[doodleygirl]

How do you freeze raw chicken breasts, steak etc. I am looking for an alternative to bags but I need to be able to freeze individual pieces.

[llangennith]

Important to remember that you can't put a frozen Pyrex dish into a hot oven. The sudden change in temperature will make the glass explode.

[Bloomcounty]

I hoard all our takeaway boxes for freezer uses. They're the perfect size for single portions (obviously) and single chicken breasts, divided packs of sausages, etc. I have some plastic cube shaped boxes from Lakeland that I've had for over 20 years and they're still going strong. I can't cook in them obviously, but it's not hard to transfer the food over once defrosted.

[BorisAndDoris]

I wash and reuse ziplock bags for my vegetables or mash etc. Takeaway tubs for stews and lasagnes and suchlike andbaby food weaning pots for leftover sauces.
I'm stuck with my meats though. I don't have the space to freeze the 750g mince packs because it's mainly gas and a huge waste of space. WHY oh WHY can't we have vacuum sealed goods like they do steaks? It would mean only half the plastic use instead of the added bags I have to repackage them in.

[TheFairyAstronaut]

Another vote for Pyrex. They last ages and are so useful.

[Ouch44]

I've bought a few of these from Ikea. I can't see whether they are recommended for freezer. Mine have been in oven and freezer but not straight from one to the other. I can check what symbols are on the bottom if anyone wants.

www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/cookware/food-storage-organising/ikea-365-food-container-with-lid-rectangular-glass-bamboo-spr-49269068/

[ArcheryAnnie]

We use plastic tubs that takeaways came in - they get reused many, many times.

I also tend to use plastic bags that other food has come in, like bread. You shake out the crumbs, and what you have is a clean, foodsafe bag you can reuse!

[SoundofSilence]

A mixture of tupperware, re-used ice cream tubs and takeaway boxes, and a set of re-useable silicone bags.

[megletthesecond]

The Ikea food storage tubs. Green lids. Big multi pack of different sizes for a few quid.

[KatyMac]

I'm trying very hard not to buy 'new' plastic - I can see vintage tupperware exchanging hands for vast sums of money in the future, well either that of you are ostrasised for using/owning them!