5 MINUTES OF CARING

TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2007

Put a Lid On It

Snap it tight instead of zipping it closed.

If you're cool enough to save leftovers, store them in reusable containers. Invest in a good set of plastic food storage bins with some nice lids so you won't be using plastic bags that are only good for a single use and then get banished to the landfill. Also, if you pack a sandwich for lunchtime, carry it to work or school in something you can take home, wash, and use again. Plastic serves us best when we can reuse or recycle it. You should forget about the rest in order to make your world a cleaner, greener place.

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Jeffrey commented on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 6:46 a.m.
great info to pass along sam.

even better (for the environment AND your health) is to store food in a glass container with a plastic lid. Pyrex has some wonderful storage containers, including some nifty porcomments_comments options.

any time you can keep your food away from contact with plastic (especially when you heat it up...don't EVER heat food up in a plastic container), the benefit is greater.

With Pyrex, you have the benefit of a plastic top that can be sealed for freshness and easy transportation, but on a glass bowl for enviro and health benefits.

nice post! (sorry for the long comment)
Stephen commented on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 7:25 a.m.
Never EVER apologize for a comment of ANY length. We welcome them with open eyes...
Meryl commented on Monday, July 30, 2007 1:01 p.m.
I appreciate the comment since I always heat everything in the plastic container. I am guessing it is not safe,; if you are still 'out there' can you post the reason why? Thanks
Jeffrey commented on Thursday, August 30, 2007 8:48 a.m.
Meryl, i posted an in-depth look at this topic of <a href="http://green.thefuntimesguide.com/2007/08/heating_food_in_plastic.php">heating food in plastics</a> on my blog, check it out if you'd like. I hope it helps.
Jeffrey commented on Thursday, August 30, 2007 8:49 a.m.
oh sorry, that hyperlink didn't work, but at least you can grab the url.

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