This is what I do as well. I have tried many brands of sturdy containers, such as Oxo, Lock and Lock, Rubbermaid, etc... and they are fine for storage of dry goods (I live in Florida, life is a constant battle with native insects) but for anything that goes into the refrigerator or freezer, I buy disposable Pro-kal plastic containers from my local restaurant supply store. Amazon sells them in packs of 500 but I get a much smaller quantity. 500 is more than a lifetime supply.