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There's nothing more disappointing than 1) seeing food you slaved over go bad because of crummy containers or 2) opening your lunch box to find a splattered mess. When it comes to storage, having the right products is the easiest way to ensure that fresh food stays that way. The next time you're looking to update your stash of bins, consider these durable recommendations that suit all types of meals and transporting needs. The best part? They're all BPA-free.

Countertop Storage

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Container Store Brushed Stainless Steel Canisters. These see-through, airtight containers are among the most popular on the market, for the simple reason that they let you see how much you've got stored. Their lids are fantastic, too: The springed button presses down to lock in freshness and pops right up for easy opening—with one hand. Which is great when you're trying to, say, make dinner while holding a sick puppy and serving tea. Purely hypothetical… $12.99–$16.99 for 5 sizes at The Container Store

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SimpleHuman slim canisters. The exterior is smudge-proof stainless steel, they're attractive enough to be on display on my counter, the inside bin is removable for washing and they're airtight. What more could a girl ask for? $25–$45 for 5 sizes; SimpleHuman.com

Lunch Containers

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LunchBots. These eco-friendly stainless steel lunch containers come in four sizes for every conceivable lunch item—sandwich, salad, leftovers, toddler snack. They're pricier than plastic, but they'll also last through high school. $13–$17 each; LunchBots.com or Amazon.com

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PlanetBox. Wanna slash your plastic-bag budget? Try PlanetBox, the fivecompartment stainless steel lunchbox. The sturdy metal won't bend or tear, ever, so this is the only lunch storage money you'll lay out this decade. Bonus points to the company for creating magnets that kids like: sports, rainbows, sea creatures and more. $35; PlanetBox.com

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Mr. Bento Lunch Jar Set. Made for adults, this four-container-plusbeverage- holder set transports any conceivable lunch in style, complete with a black bag. $58 at Target

Good Ol' Fashioned Storage

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24-Piece BPA-Free Food Storage Container Set with Locking Lids. I adore this set of 12 containers because they're sturdy and have lids that snap-lock on all four sides, making them a, um, snap to open and close. Eight sizes from 1 to 8.5 cups mean you always have what you need. At 80¢ each, the price can't be beat. $19.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond

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Ziploc Twist 'n Loc. Kudos to the designer. These liquid-safe round containers come in two sizes, 2-cup and 4-cup, and I like them for two simple reasons: You can find them at any supermarket and they all use the same size lids. $3.19 for 3 small or 2 large

Cooking and Storage

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Pyrex. This is my favorite product. It's pretty (food looks surprisingly attractive from the side), well-designed and durable. And that's all I really ask for in my kitchen. Most versatile is the Bake, Serve 'N Store line, which includes glass lids for cooking and plastic lids for storage in 1.9- and 4.8-cup sizes. There's also the No-Leak Lids line, with plastic lids covering lovely glass bowls nice enough to eat out of. $5.99–$8.99 each; PyrexWare.com

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