Ziploc® brand containers are made from polypropylene and can be recycled in a limited (but growing number) of communities. When it's time to replace a used container, that used container can be converted into something new, instead of more trash for a landfill.

Ziploc® Containers with lids feature easy-to-use, leakproof Smart Snap technology. They are BPA free and safe for use in the microwave, dishwasher, freezer and fridge (when used as directed). Use them to store food, organize supplies, or while on the go.

Yes! All Ziploc food storage containers are microwave safe, allowing you to store, heat and eat your food safely in the same container. It can be a hassle to transfer your food into another container just to heat it up, which is why Ziploc makes it easy – no transferring required.

Ziploc® Twist 'n Loc. Medium Containers. Ziploc® Twist 'n Loc containers block out air and lock in freshness. Plus, the lids on these handy plastic containers twist on like a jar and have a leak-proof seal.

A zipper storage bag, slider storage bag, zipper bag, zip lock bag, or zippie is an inexpensive flexible rectangular storage bag, usually transparent, made of polyethylene or similar plastic, that can be sealed and opened many times, either by a slider, which works in a similar way to a zip fastener, or by pinching ...

Here are the unique uses for Ziploc bags: Organize craft supplies in quart, sandwich or snack size bags for easy storage. It keeps all the small bits together and then you can store them in a shoe box or plastic drawers. Or if you have a closet or rod to hang them on, clip them to pants hangers and store them away.

Ziploc® Endurables™ Medium Silicone Containers are designed to go directly from freezer, to oven, to table. Due to their durable platinum silicone material, these mighty Medium Containers can withstand extreme temperatures and can be reused over and over again.

Polyethylene-Linear Low Density is a polymer that can be used to form a plastic bag and its zip closure. It is part of the Polyethylene (PE) family, which is the most widely used plastic. Polyethylene-Linear Low Density, also known as LLDPE, is commonly used in packaging, containers and wraps such as bubble wraps.

Even for containers labeled “safe” for the microwave and dishwasher, experts caution that heat and plastic don't mix well. Since heat helps to break the chemical bonds in plastic, it's possible that exposure to high temperatures increases the rate of chemical migration from the container into the food.

So if most resealable plastic bags can be used in the freezer, why buy the more expensive freezer bags at all? It's an interesting question that spans everything from economics to material science. All bags made by Ziploc are freezer safe.

By placing produce in airtight containers, you will help keep them fresher than leaving them in their box/bag. In contact with ambiant air, food can become ripe or sometimes unusable if you wait too long to use. By having them secured in an airtight container, the freshness lasts longer.

Ziplock bags are a cost-effective and versatile packaging option for both food and non-food items. This type of packaging is an ideal fit across a host of industries, within retail and for private use at home.

Ziploc bags are composed primarily of low density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), plastics derived from ethene (SC Johnson, Lazonby).

Ziploc bags are composed primarily of low density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), plastics derived from ethene (SC Johnson, Lazonby).

Product Highlights

• Patented Stand Up Bottom.
• Stays Open for Easy Filling.
• Grip n' Seal technology.
• Double Zipper protection to help keep food fresh.
• Microwave safe (use as directed). When defrosting and reheating, open zipper one inch to vent.

Plastic sandwich and food storage bags are typically made from polyethylene, which is considered non-toxic.