Do you use plastic as food container?

Corina Elena · Post by **Corina Elena** » 17 Aug 2019, 03:46

Yes, I use plastic. My bigger concern is the impact plastic has on our planet to be honest.

DD129 · Post by **DD129** » 17 Aug 2019, 10:28

I use plastic, though I do have some glass containers. Plastic is just more convenient for me, but I didn't know about the health risks. I'll have to look more into that.

HeatherEi · Post by **HeatherEi** » 17 Aug 2019, 17:13

I try to purchase BPA free containers when I do have to buy plastic. My husband has been traveling a lot for work and I have been packing him a lunch so he doesn't eat fast food. I found these really great glass, compartmentalized containers on Amazon. The lids are plastic but BPA free.

Thehorselover · Post by **Thehorselover** » 29 Aug 2019, 14:43

I’ve switched to glass or ceramic containers for my food, cuz you never know!

Library_Dragon · Post by **Library_Dragon** » 22 Sep 2019, 21:35

My family has been using plastic for as long as I can remember with no problems.

Juliet+1 · Post by **Juliet+1** » 26 Sep 2019, 15:54

I use mostly glass and ceramic containers, but also plastic when there is just no other option.

jamibozz · Post by **jamibozz** » 26 Sep 2019, 16:01

I still use plastic. I just don't heat in it. I've read that's where most of the issue is. So, storing in, yes. Cooking/heating in, no. I always go for BPA free when I get new tubs too.

naomisorge · Post by **naomisorge** » 13 Oct 2019, 14:40

I've just been reading about this! Plastic starts to break down and leach toxins (BPAs or similar) into the food when it's damaged by acid, heat, or UV light. Think heat from the dishwasher/microwave or the acid from tomato sauce. I'm slowly switching over to all glass and steel and I never microwave in plastic anymore. I've also swapped out all our plastic cooking utensils for wood.

I've also read that restaurant food and fast food can have higher levels of these toxins because food is often prepped in those giant plastic tubs which are washed in super hot water. Honestly, that's not going to stop me from going out to eat, but I did think it was interesting.

Avidreader01 · Post by **Avidreader01** » 13 Oct 2019, 20:08

I still use plastic containers because they are durable and there is no possibility of plastics breaking. I will, however, seek to replace it as soon as possible.

Nym182 · Post by **Nym182** » 17 Oct 2019, 16:21

nope... tubberware grosses me out.

AdamRedWolf · Post by **AdamRedWolf** » 05 Nov 2019, 12:17

I try never to use plastic, but it's just really hard to store some things in glass, especially when freezing.

tannus · Post by **tannus** » 05 Nov 2019, 23:13

I think cheap plastic is more hazardous than the food grade ones. But as mentioned above I will use plastic for dry items and avoid heating or microwaving.

kathey · Post by **kathey** » 14 Nov 2019, 03:24

Yes. Noodles taste much better to me in something plastic. I don't cook or eat them any other way.

BookPower9 · Post by **BookPower9** » 20 Nov 2019, 03:32

Yes. Still use it. Though stainless food container is best.

abigailbridi · Post by **abigailbridi** » 03 Feb 2020, 11:58

I'm not too weary of plastic for most things, but I definitely prefer glass. I think the biggest issue with plastic is if you microwave it or leave it in a hot car. Glass is especially good for things that will stain or leave a smell, like tomato sauces or onions.