Comments on: Monday Mission: Analyzing Aluminum FOIL in August

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:47:34 +0000

Kim,
Welllll…I’ve only gone by what I’ve heard other bloggers say and haven’t done extensive research myself…I *think* it’s a safe option. Have you heard otherwise?
Thanks, Katie

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:10:21 +0000

Is the fiberglass & silicone in silpats friendly to the body? I know you also make every effort not to introduce petrochemicals to your body’s environment.

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 15 May 2011 03:53:47 +0000

I know I’m late to the party, but I have been known to cover something with parchment and then alum foil to seal it. I can cover things in the oven, the parchment doesn’t burn and I can throw the parchment away and reuse the foil. Works for potatoes, covering a casserole or roasted dish. Love your site!

By: Saving Iceland » Become an Aluminum Scrooge for the World’s Rivers

Saving Iceland » Become an Aluminum Scrooge for the World’s Rivers — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:20:45 +0000

[...] energy. And it’s not just about putting the cans in the bin; it’s about using less, and re-using what you can. It’s also possible to buy aluminum foil made of recycled metal. And, of course, [...]

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:19:51 +0000

Barbara,
It’s a baking stone, and mine is from Pampered Chef. They’re absolutely delightful to bake with! Katie

By: kissy

kissy — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:01:27 +0000

Hi Barbara, it is just called a deodorant stone. You wet it with some water and then just put it on like ‘normal’ deodorant. They have them all over. I found mine at Walgreens. I have seen them other places, usually in with the other deodorants. I think you can get them for about $5 and it will last you years.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:37:31 +0000

What kind of stone are you talking about and where did you get it????

Thanks, Barbara

By: robertg222

robertg222 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:32:53 +0000

Frances
Your recycling educator doesn’t have a clue about aluminum. Aluminum foil has to be very high grade just because of the process of making so thin. If it wasn’t pure any flaw would show up in the foil product. More than likely they don’t want to deal with the food that might be on the foil. I suggest you roll the old foil into a pencil shape and then stick it into an aluminum can and then toss it into the recycling bin. BTW the aluminum plants are set up to handle impurities.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:44:59 +0000

Lisa,

First, you can probably reuse aluminum foil that’s not touching food for so long that this is not a very big deal. Second, I use freezer paper alone or freezer paper inside a plastic bag to freeze meat, with great success. For cut-up chicken, I just use Ziplocs. Maybe that’s another option for you.
Thanks for the question! Katie

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:48:46 +0000

I just don't know what to do about freezing meat other than foil. I do reuse it and put natural biodegradable wax paper on first. Great tips! .-= Lisa´s last blog ..Decorate For Fall: Eco Style =-.