Kitchen

[drizzellla]

I am old.

Therefore I have been to many Tupperware "parties". And have an entire kitchen cabinet filled with many colors and configurations of Tupperware. The cabinet is rarely used and I would like to use it for another purpose.

Most of the items have never been used. And I was wondering could Tupperware be donated? Or do people not want to use it because of micro plastic? 

I looked up information about microplastic and it stated "If you have pre-2010 clear rigid Tupperware, that is the easiest retirement decision in your kitchen."

I have never remembered seeing a clear rigid piece of Tupperware.

It also states - "The problem is hot food in contact with plastic." I had thrown out all the Tupperware that were melted in the microwave years ago.

Should I just throw them out and forget about donating?

[jannabelle1]

I wouldn't throw your pieces away...older Tupperware can be very collectible!

[rockygems123]

@drizzellla 

Donating is a good idea, thrift stores still take plastic.

[SharkE]

GOODWILL OR AT XMAS TIME LOCAL PLACES ARE ALWAYS BEGGING FOR DONATIONS. PACK IT UP AND GIVE TO SOMEBODY WHO IS HAVING SOME KIND OF 'DRIVE' FOR POOR FAMILES AROUND THE HOLIDAYS.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@drizzellla wrote:

I am old.

Therefore I have been to many Tupperware "parties". And have an entire kitchen cabinet filled with many colors and configurations of Tupperware. The cabinet is rarely used and I would like to use it for another purpose.

Most of the items have never been used. And I was wondering could Tupperware be donated? Or do people not want to use it because of micro plastic? 

I looked up information about microplastic and it stated "If you have pre-2010 clear rigid Tupperware, that is the easiest retirement decision in your kitchen."

I have never remembered seeing a clear rigid piece of Tupperware.

It also states - "The problem is hot food in contact with plastic." I had thrown out all the Tupperware that were melted in the microwave years ago.

Should I just throw them out and forget about donating?

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It can happen without the bowl actually melting.  When food is heated in plastic, there is leaching.  If the interior of the Tupperware is scratched, there is potential for leaching. Hot foods stored in Tupperware before being cooled down, there is risk of leaching. Oily or acidic foods in contact with plastic, there is leaching.  How much, who knows?  There would have to be an expensive scientific test to determine that.

A lot of people don't know about microplastics.  And there are those who don't care about them.  A resale shop may be grateful for the donation.  Bottom line, it's a matter of conscience.  If the microplastic issue is a personal concern, would you want to pass that potentially risky dish on to someone else?   That's your call.  

[DeerGirl]

Hi 👋. I think you should check eBay. See what items you have are on there and if they're in demand to buy. You could then sell your items and have a good amount of money to enjoy on something nice for yourself 🌸

[Roscoe the Rascal]

Tupperware can be used for other things.  Do not have to use just for food.  I have  a few pieces I still use like the pie or cupcake holder.  Big bowl I use when I cut up watermelon.  

My daughter sells lot of items on different sites and makes good money doing that. Just started doing as I started purging.  Unbelievable some of the stuff people try to sell.  

I look at all items I move out differently now.  She has sold items I didn't even pay that much for to begin with.  

[Ainhisg]

@drizzellla I would donate them.  People will take them whether it be for food storage or storage for other things.  How they use them is their choice. My parents used Tupperware, and I still have some and use it.  My dad lived to 87 (died from pneumonia) and my mom to 93 (died from literally old age).  If microplastics are going to contribute to my death, then based on how long my parents lived, I'm okay with that.

[FranandZoe]

Try selling it on eBay - it's quite desirable by some.

[wagirl]

I still have a few pieces from the 80's myself---but I did donate alot recently. I do not like microwaving anything in any type of plastic so for me, those old pieces are strictly for storage.