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I usually leave a jug of tap water out and one in the fridge. (I like it room temp, my partner prefers chilled). Leaving it out for an extended time helps with the chlorine taste. (overnight at least). It's cheap (the cost of two jugs) and tastes far better than straight from the tap.

I don't generally buy containers. I used to use my old plastic bins from yogurt, sour cream, etc. When I stopped eating dairy I began to use the glass containers from jam, mustard, pickles, etc. for storage. Free, less in the landfill and no more plastic. Lacks a wee bit on the aesthetic end, but full of beans, grains, pastas, and other wonderful foods, they end up looking a whole lot better than anything plastic ever did.