An icon in its native France, Le Parfait Storage and Canning Glass Jars are effective, sustainable, and aesthetically-pleasing. The famous orange rubber seal keeps the jar airtight and watertight, so that you are assured the contents are preserved as effectively as scientifically possible. This 125 ml size is for canning and food storage.

For more sizes of these renowned glass containers, from the brand who has been ing their craft since the 1930s, shop Le Parfait on Grove.

What makes glass a sustainable option?

Glass is endlessly recyclable. No matter how many times glass gets broken down and then reformed into more glass, it doesn’t degrade. Plus, the low melting point of recovered glass products means that the process of recycling glass consumes a heck of a lot less energy than a) producing new glass or b) attempting to recycle plastic. Plastic, by the way, does degrade and can only be recycled once or twice at .

How soon do I need to eat leftovers?

The general rule of thumb is that leftovers will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator before they need to be thrown out. The “smell test” is not accurate, as some bacteria in contaminated food might not alter its smell (or its look or taste). And don’t forget to store and refrigerate those leftovers quickly—it only takes a couple of hours at ‘room temperature’ for bacteria to start to get cozy in your takeout.

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