We've been looking out for packaged products (honey, jams, instant coffee) sold in glass jars that have good lids. These have been our affordable, hopefully green, storage solutions as of late!

Use Glass Food Containers for Storage and Cooking http://tinyurl.com/5o3vm2

I received a very thoughtful direct communication from a reader I thought worth adding to this article.

While Pyrex-style glassware marked "microwave safe" is, indeed, usually safe for freezer-to-oven use, check your particular glassware's safety instructions to be sure this is the case. There have been rare cases of glassware shattering unexpectedly -- eve when used according to manufacturer's recommendations -- with obvious risk to the handler.

Of course, there are risks to the operation of any kitchen appliance, whether you're using glassware or some other heating container. Pyrex has a general list of safety precautions on their website here:

http://www.pyrexware.com/index.asp?pageId=104

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