Ever wonder which product is better for storing leftovers? How does plastic wrap compare when directly contrasted to foil products? Aluminum foil has been deemed the eco-friendliest leftover wrap. While both products have some impact on the environment, the Aluminum foil products have the least damaging effects and the material is completely recyclable. Plastic wrap can’t be recycled, and it only ends up mounding up in landfills. To avoid the use of either, reusable storage products are yet another alternative.