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Go with glass
Some plastics contain known toxins, including phthalates and bisphenol-A, among others. We think it’s time to give glass another shot, especially the shatter-proof kind. A bonus – glass food containers work great in the microwave. Today, challenge yourself to take inventory of your plastic food storage collection and usage. Consider replacing some items with glassware.

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I use glass containers to store leftovers, however, they do have plastic lids. Does anyone have a suggestion for freezer storage?
I use my SIGG bottles for water during the day, and I have stopped buying those disposable plastic food storage containers.
I did not like plastic before all the hoopla started. It can be expensive to replace plastic with glass containers, so I save my jars and lids. example a glass peanutbutter jar is a good size for leftovers…...
I didn’t realize how many things showed a #7. Count me in. I’ll be using more glass for sure.
I went through my cupboards and threw out all my plastics that were a #7 and any that were old enough to not show a recycle #. I also went through my fridge and pitched the #7’s and #1’s. I saw there was a study in 2003 that showed #1 plastics gave off some chemicals into the container after 9 mos. of storage…for as long as things sit in the store before we even get them and how long things like jelly sit in the fridge, I’m not taking any chances!
I will review our plastic usage and put this into action.
I did not realize that toxins could leach from plastic containers. Converting to glass as much as possible.
drinking natural miniral water coming directly from the mountains is my dream water at present i am not getting this facility but soon I will be managed through this practicle problem there are many people around me who live on boiled water intake.
I do not use my Nalgene water bottle anymore. I have replaced it with a new aluminum bottle but I do not like the metallic taste.