I have had plastic totes for decades. People thought I was crazy for spending the money but I didn't have broken dishes and I sold Tupperware so I knew enough about plastic. I paid more for the clear containers but they were all worth it. At least I could see what was here and there. I have one set of totes that I know are 25 years old. DH and a few others have said to me "Do you know what that's going to do to the landfill?" Hello, they aren't going anywhere! They are full!