Comments on: Monday Mission: Rethink Plastic Food Storage Containers

By: AmandaonMaui

AmandaonMaui — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:12:37 +0000

I love love love my Glasslock containers. http://www.amazon.com/Glasslock-Food-Storage-Container-Square/dp/B0014RB32W/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1276549868&sr=8-15

My partner wanted to get away from the plastics too. So, he found these. We bought some back when they were shipping them to Hawaii, but now they’re refusing to ship them here. Sometimes CVS/Longs has them.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 24 May 2010 07:04:44 +0000

Tammi,
Perfect suggestion! I have never heard that about stainless steel. Do you know the reasoning? Thanks! Katie

By: Tammi

Tammi — Mon, 24 May 2010 01:26:46 +0000

Taking a (hot) lunch to work is the same now as when I was in grade school…heat it in the morning and put it in the large Thermos! Mine are still glass, now I think stainless are available, just be sure to really get aggressive when sterilizing stainless steel, it’s a serious bacteria breeding ground.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:17:35 +0000

Winson,
There’s a third option – stainless steel containers. They are lighter and not breakable, but also still safe as far as not leaching chemicals. Their downside is that you can’t microwave them, but you can’t have everything! I’ll be hosting a giveaway in Feb or March of some cool stainless steel containers! Katie

By: Winson

Winson — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:22:23 +0000

The glass container vs plastic container, pros and cons. Some like it in glass, some worry easy to break especially there are kids around. For me, I would prefer the glass container, definitely safe to use.
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By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:31:59 +0000

I am so interested in reduced plastic contact with food storage that I am putting plates over Pyrex bowls in the fridge just like my Mom did many years ago! Mason jars have taken over my Tupperware cabinate, but awareness that the inside of the lids are plastic coated has me carefully avoiding contact of food with the inside of the lids!
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By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:54:52 +0000

One of the ways that I store leftover I learned from my mother-in-law and her mother. This came from the depression when money was a real issue. I bought some shallow bowls from Correlware and I put the leftovers in those and cover them with Correlware platess. It keeps the food just as fresh as a plastic container and you can microwave it right from the fridge,, and if it’s a small enough portion, eat it from there too without dirtying another dish! Also, I often use canning jars to store leftover soups, stews, and sauces in the fridge.

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:13:45 +0000

What recycle number do the Lock n Locks have on the bottom? All my Gladware is no. 5, Tupperware brand doesn’t usually have a number, and cottage cheese tubs are 5 as well. 2, 4, and 5 are BPA-free. Glass is safe and has never been questioned that I know of, but researchers seem to be finding new issues with plastic all the time. My personal theory is: trash anything that is 3, 6 or 7. Move toward glass but don’t throw away your plastics, just don’t buy new when they start to wear out. It’s possible that 2, 4 and 5 could have issues we don’t know about, so I use caution. Great question!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:14:05 +0000

Crate and Barrel has some great glass containers with plastic lids (and some old-fashioned styled "refrigerator dishes" with glass lids as well) - I've been planning on buying a few for help with leftovers too! This way your hubby could take leftovers to work (carefully) without worry about leaking (because of the plastic lid) and then heat it up without the lid and sans plastic. . . plus, what I love about glass is that it doesn't retain odors or color like some plastic does, and it won't warp in the dishwasher! Best, Sarah Sarah’s last blog post..Daybook

By: Mallory

Mallory — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:10:49 +0000

If tupperware doesn’t have the BPA, is it still a good idea to phase it out of my storage supply? I have over 50 fancy Lock n’ Lock containers that keep my food so fresh–I would hate to discover they were actually making my food dangerous!

Thanks for encouraging us to take baby steps toward healthier homes!