There's so much information out there about using plastic containers for storing and (re)heating food. Some say plastic leaches toxins and glass is the way to go while others say, the amonut of toxins in plastic is so negligible that it makes no difference to our health. I try to use glass when I can but I must admit that plastic, being light-weight and easy-to-store, is what I resort to most of the time. Also, most glass containers come with plastic lids that don't fit after a few uses. My question: is plastic as bad as it's made out to be, what are the alternatives if it is?
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Use of plastic containers for storing and reheating food
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mamathabaloo
MemberPosted 3 years ago # -
Anonymous
Unregisteredplastic leaches BPA. depends on the grade too. type 1 and 2 of plastic can be recycled, but the other "recyclable" types are just dumped in developing countries for them to handle, or end up unrecycled or aren't recycled safely. that's why i prefer glass. will try to find some links.
Posted 3 years ago # -
Anonymous
Unregisteredthe Environmental Working Group's full report on BPA.
http://www.ewg.org/book/export/html/25570Posted 3 years ago # -
Miri
MemberStainless steel is definitely the way to go for me - faced with the safety issues with plastic and the weight and fragility of glass, I decided that my stainless steel dabbas were a much better option for food that needs to be stored for a short time. Think leftovers and chutneys etc which you will consume in a week or so.
For stuff which needs to be frozen or stored for a long time in the freezer, I use tupperware or glass.
Reheating has come full circle for me too - I am back to heating/reheating on the stove top after using the microwave for a couple of years.
Posted 3 years ago #
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