Swap database
Every swap, ranked by what matters
Swap Priority scores each swap 0–100 by exposure, frequency, plastic avoided, ease and cost, then adjusts for evidence. See the formula.
4 swaps
Food storage75/100Swap Priority 75 out of 100: Swap first
Reheating in plastic tubs → glass containers
Heating food in plastic is the single clearest route for plastic particles into what you eat. Glass fixes it.
Swap first · about 600 g of plastic a year
Food storage61/100Swap Priority 61 out of 100: High priority
Cling film → lidded containers or beeswax wraps
Cling film is single-use plastic in direct contact with food. A plate on a bowl does the same job for free.
High priority · about 400 g of plastic a year
Food storage54/100Swap Priority 54 out of 100: Worth doing
Plastic lunch box → stainless steel
Steel lunch boxes last for years, go in the dishwasher and don't stain or crack.
Worth doing · about 100 g of plastic a year
Food storage52/100Swap Priority 52 out of 100: Worth doing
Freezer and sandwich bags → jars and tins
Single-use bags add up fast. Jars, tins and paper handle nearly every job.
Worth doing · about 500 g of plastic a year