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Tupperware Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:08:18 GMT

I just read this on my news page.

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We rescue cats — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:00:01 GMT

So sad, an American Institution .... Folks my age all went to and/or hosted T-ware parties...

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Luvitorleaveit1 — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:01:35 GMT

I didn't even know they were still around. I remember my mom use to have those Tupperware parties back in the seventies.

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Puppy Lips — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:09:05 GMT

I had a Tupperware party, eons ago. I remember that my Grandmother bought a set of trays. Not long after that, she moved to Florida. Before she did, she put everything out on tables for my Mom and Aunt to have first pick before she donated or sold what was left. Those trays were on the table. I remember feeling guilty that she spend money at my party for something she really did not need or want.

Fast forward to a few years ago. I have a set of Tupperware bowls that I have used for a very long time. They are stained and scratched and the lids are hard to get on. I emailed Tupperware to see if they had a recycling program for those hard plastic bowls. Our local recycling only does items with the numbers 1 to 5 on them, and I don't think those bowls qualify. I never heard back from Tupperware. I would still like to get rid of them.

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Bri369 — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:04:14 GMT

I only use glass or ceramic containers now. I know a lot of people are moving away from using plastic. I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not.

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Caaareful Shopper — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:23:08 GMT

HSN had a Tupperware TS just this past July. I remember then that I was surprised to hear they were still in business.

I got rid of colored food containers decades ago. I remember opening & closing those containers to see what I put inside.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:24:41 GMT

@Bri369 wrote:
I only use glass or ceramic containers now. I know a lot of people are moving away from using plastic. I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not.

Same here, @Bri369. It's mason jars and Anchor Hocking storage containers for me.

Chapter 11 doesn't mean they're going out of business. It's a restructuring of debt while the company remains in business.

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ROMARY — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:42:53 GMT

Those Tupperware containers could last almost forever, as long as one doesn't 'melt' (or whatever else) them. (No microwave, piping hot water, etc.)

Taking good care of them, they do seal in the contents, etc. quite well.

I'm hoping they will return in a new, innovative way.

As long as the quality of the plastic (or whatever) remains in tact.

Made in USA would be nice.......

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:32:12 GMT

I remember having a Tupperware party in the 80's....They were so popular.....

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amyb — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:44:02 GMT

I never had a party or went to one....but they sure were popular in my mom's and grandma's day.

I still have some pieces of my mom's that are some of my favs, I use often...years old, still wearing well. Too bad...maybe they can restructure, be saved? I don't know....but, like I said...I still like their products, the functionality and quality...at least the old pieces I have. I'd say, "maybe that was then" but I recently saw a Tupperware ad somewhere online and one of my favorite large salad containers I have they still sell that style.

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:41:36 GMT

The CEO indicated that the plan is to continue operations during the Chapter 11 proceedings.

Lots of businesses emerge successfully after the debt has been renegotiated.

Tupperware has $1.2 billion in debt versus $680 million assets.

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amyb — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:42:20 GMT

@ROMARY wrote:
Those Tupperware containers could last almost forever, as long as one doesn't 'melt' (or whatever else) them. (No microwave, piping hot water, etc.)

Taking good care of them, they do seal in the contents, etc. quite well.

I'm hoping they will return in a new, innovative way.

As long as the quality of the plastic (or whatever) remains in tact.

Made in USA would be nice.......

I agree with all you said.

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Estellee — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:50:44 GMT

I didn't know they were still in business till I saw them on HSN a while back.

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nycalady — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:57:07 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch Their customer service has really deteriorated in recent years

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vermint — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:01:11 GMT

I have some 49 year old Tupperware measuring cups that I still use! They were given to me at my bridal shower in 1975. The markings on them are still readable.

I also have a set of canisters that I still use for flour, rice, etc. that are nearly as old. Nothing beats Tupperware (at least the older stuff, don't have anything newer than 40 years old, lol!) for keeping things fresh.

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Teddie — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:39:59 GMT

When I married early 80s my friends from work gave me a huge surprise Tupperware shower and I could order what I wanted. I think I was able to get almost everything they made, plus I had some pieces that were my mom's. I still use them.

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chrystaltree — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:47:24 GMT

I read that. It's the end of an era. I remember Tupperware parties when I was a kid and my mom and Nana hosted them. And when I was a young wife and mom, it's how we socialized. All those house parties. When I returned to work, ladies would bring in the catalog and we'd buy our Tupperware. And then Tupperware just sort of disappeared. When they showed up on HSN, I was surprised because I assumed they'd gone out of business. I think they just didn't keep up with the times.

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Spacrazy — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:19:51 GMT

Sorry to hear about this... they've been around "forever" and I still enjoy some old pieces from my mother.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:57:27 GMT

I find it pretty much useless since it cant go in the microwave. I love my Pyrex or Anchor Hocking.

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gidgetgh — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:12:24 GMT

Just about Every single storage container in my house is Tupperware and all of juice glasses are Tupperware. New Tupperware. Only one piece, a yellow colander is old.