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Plastics - Purge/Keep - What do you do?

Tigriss — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 17:53:03 GMT

I will be purging my plasticware as I have ordered some new Snapware from a Woot special. I will be purging my tossable bowl collection, those that I can let go of and not feel bad about, and my well worn out "good bowls". If it doesn't have a lid that fits, it goes. If the lid is warped, it goes. If it is stained beyond what is considered acceptably clean, it goes. I will then be looking at what is left in what sizes and what I actually need.

How do you purge your plastics and decide what to keep?

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Tigriss — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:30:25 GMT

Here is what I picked up.

http://home.woot.com/offers/snapware-38-piece-tote-set

http://home.woot.com/offers/snapware-airtight-24-piece-set

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151949 — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:34:41 GMT

I have gotten rid of all but 2 sets of the lock & lock that all stack together with their lids on. It is tedious to have to open them to get the smaller ones but they hardly use up any room at all in my cupboard and I have 12 bowls covering every possible size.

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DiAnne — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:36:03 GMT

Last year I realized that I had three drawers and one shelf full of plastic containers. I put them all on the dining room table with all the lids and matched them up. If something was without a lid or stained I tossed them. Then I proceeded to put them into two drawers (I also kept a shelf in the laundry room for larger containers to freeze homemade chicken stock, etc.) Everything left on table was donated with its lid.

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forrestwolf — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:37:48 GMT

I use plastic ware to death, and then it is not to be sold or given to anyone else, and I have a burn box in my garage, and ANYTHING that is burnable, I burn, so as not to have it in a landfill, or land up in any place else.......My dad loves to burn, so it is a win for me, and for nature........AND, I do use some that is not so bad for leftovers for him to take home....... You could always use as leftovers for others if they do not mind, and say that they are not to be returned......meaning the ones with tops and such.........

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Tigriss — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:44:14 GMT

I tend to use it to death as well, which is why I toss and not donate. I'm not sure about burning them as they are plastic which means they are petroleum and probably bad to burn. I'm also pretty sure then don't really go away when burned since they just melt. I have a yard work burn pile, but that is just plants.

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jackthebear — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:47:49 GMT

i go through once a year and do the same make sure there is a lid for every pot and used to recycle, new recycling company here now that doesn't take as much. Not sure what I will do now.

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gonnab — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:37:49 GMT

Over time, I have completely purged my plastic. Found that I really don't like it - don't like the "taste" that it leaves in my food, never felt it washed clean, and now that I have read that it is dangerous to use anything plastic in your microwave, I have found that I much prefer to use glass. Have completely switched from plastic bowls, containers, etc. to the good old standby - pyrex!

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LeaLeander — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:39:04 GMT

Burning plastic is a horrible thing to do! Releasing toxins into the air, among other things.

Please be responsible and take it to the recycling center.

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Tigriss — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 22:08:38 GMT

I can't take glass to work, so plastic is what I have to take. It also has to be clear.

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DiAnne — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 01:15:41 GMT

I have a combination of glass and plastic. I always heat things up in glass not plastic.

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glmama — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 01:17:58 GMT

I have a whole, deep drawer full of storage wear. I don't need 1/2 of it. Much of it now is glass, as I've purged lots of plastics over the years. If it's stained or doesn't easily fit into the drawer, it goes.

I'm a big fan of Pyrex bowls with lids. They can easily be reheated in microwave b/c they're glass AND they store well. I make a lot of soups in the fall and reheating for a quick lunch or dinner is easy.

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ValuSkr — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 01:52:55 GMT

You should never burn your plastics in an open fire. Toxic fumes into the air, and they'll be absorbed late into the groundwater.

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PINKdogWOOD — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 01:54:30 GMT

Ms GLMama, I love the idea about pyrex bowls w/lids. I've seen these in stores. I really hate the use of plastic comtainers too. They're really ugly, nothing matches, you lose lids or 'melt' them somehow! They don't stack nicely either.

I don't know why I just haven't cleaned up my own cupboards!!!

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Q4u — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 02:00:14 GMT

I've actually pretty much given up on my plastics. I really prefer the glass with the lids you can pick up at WalMart. Mainly because I'm sick of tossing the plastics when the Spaghetti stains them, which seems to happen pretty quickly.

But I tend to be ruthless when I'm tossing and have no problem getting rid of things, whether they're good enough to donate or if I have to throw them away.

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brewhaha — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 02:00:54 GMT

I use my old plastic bowls to pot my seedlings. I make a few holes in the bottom. When the plants are ready, I transplant them into my garden.

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wismiss — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 02:02:42 GMT

Remember when Tupperware was the rage? Going to a party was the only way to purchase some. I swear, I think that stuff multiplied in the cupboards overnight.

I am like most of you. I prefer glass over pyrex for heating and storage. Just like we prefer milk from a glass bottle. We buy it in the plastic bottle at the store but transfer it to a glass bottle when we get it home.

I just went through my cupboards and I pretty much followed the same plan as you did, tigriss.

Q4u: We are moving if we can get our house sold. Could you come for about a week and help me? My husband is a packrat and I'm not quite as bad as him, but am a junior packrat.

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glmama — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 02:08:46 GMT

On 10/26/2014 pink dogwood said:
Ms GLMama, I love the idea about pyrex bowls w/lids. I've seen these in stores. I really hate the use of plastic comtainers too. They're really ugly, nothing matches, you lose lids or 'melt' them somehow! They don't stack nicely either.

I don't know why I just haven't cleaned up my own cupboards!!!

Hi pink-It's one of those tasks/chores that I don't think is on the top of anyone's list most days. I think I purchased my Pyrex containers at Target. I still have a bunch of glass storage wear from the Martha Stewart line at Kmart--from literally 15 years ago! I don't think her line is sold at Kmart anymore, but besides some cracking in a few lids they are still going strong. I will have to check out Macy's to see if she still sells storage wear. I was always really happy with MS's kitchen stuff.

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cndkrick — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 02:13:41 GMT

I got rid of all my plastics and bought glass wear (snapwear glasslock to be exact). Haven't regretted it since. I now have no reservations putting the dishes in the dishwasher, and no weird dishwasher soap taste ( I have a very sensitive palette ).

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Greenqueen — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 02:14:51 GMT

Recycle the plastics you toss!