Ball Regular Mouth 32-oz Mason Jars (2-Pack)
Ball
Regular Mouth 32-oz Mason Jars with Lids & Bands (2-pack)
A glass jar and metal band are about as low-plastic as food storage gets; the one plastic-relevant element is the undisclosed sealing compound inside the flat lid.
Classic glass mason jars with two-piece metal lids. Glass is inert and endlessly recyclable; the only plastic-relevant part is the thin sealing compound inside the flat lid, which Ball does not publicly specify.
How this score breaks down
Strengths
- Inert glass, no microplastic shedding in normal use
- Endlessly recyclable jar and widely recyclable steel band
- Durable, inexpensive, and replacement lids are universally available
Trade-offs
- The flat lid seals with a soft sealing compound Ball does not publicly specify, so the closure is not confirmed plastic-free
- Heavier and more breakable than steel alternatives
Scored on our durable-goods method (durables-v1, 2026-07-03). How we rank →
What's inside
Soda-lime glass jar with a two-piece metal closure (band and flat lid). The flat lid seals with a soft sealing compound whose composition Ball does not publicly disclose, so we treat the closure as not fully plastic-free. Ball lists the jar set as BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and made in the USA.
Free of Plastic jar, plastic storage lid
- Packaging
- Not stated
- Microplastics
- Low. Glass is inert; stored food touches glass, and lid-liner contact is minimal in normal upright storage.
Attributes
What this product is, at a glance.
Certifications
None listed. We only show independent third-party certifications we can verify with the issuing body, and this product does not currently hold any.
About Ball
Ball is the classic American home-canning brand, with glass jars produced since 1884 (today under Newell Brands). A staple for plastic-free food storage, fermenting, and bulk-pantry organizing.
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