Spring Cleaning Carnival: Get the Plastics Out

A few years ago, we made the switch from plastic cups and bottles to glass and stainless. (Love our Kleen Kanteens!!) We are still making the food storage transition. I have a few glass storage containers, but not enough. We have re-purposed a lot of plastic food storage containers into drawer organizers, art supply holders, flower pot liners, hair tie organizers, game piece containers….where ever there are little things that need to be contained.

A few years ago, we made the switch from plastic cups and bottles to glass and stainless. (Love our Kleen Kanteens!!) We are still making the food storage transition. I have a few glass storage containers, but not enough. We have re-purposed a lot of plastic food storage containers into drawer organizers, art supply holders, flower pot liners, hair tie organizers, game piece containers….where ever there are little things that need to be contained.

Over the past couple years we’ve gotten rid of plastic kids cups/dishes and switched to stainless steel water bottles. We’re using less plastic storage (having bought some pyrex and stainless steel containers) but due to the cost involved we’re still in the process of switching over. I have donated plastic products to our local “take it or leave it”. Even though I believe it is healthiest for no one to use plastic, I recognize that some people’s finances do not allow them to make this a priority and I’d rather they use my old items rather than throwing them away.

Over the past couple years we’ve gotten rid of plastic kids cups/dishes and switched to stainless steel water bottles. We’re using less plastic storage (having bought some pyrex and stainless steel containers) but due to the cost involved we’re still in the process of switching over. I have donated plastic products to our local “take it or leave it”. Even though I believe it is healthiest for no one to use plastic, I recognize that some people’s finances do not allow them to make this a priority and I’d rather they use my old items rather than throwing them away.

We still use plastic containers too. But I do have a lot of glass dishes and pyrex that I use too. I used some of our old plastic containers for kids storage too.
.-= Rana´s last blog ..Menu Plan Monday =-.

We still use plastic containers too. But I do have a lot of glass dishes and pyrex that I use too. I used some of our old plastic containers for kids storage too.
.-= Rana´s last blog ..Menu Plan Monday =-.

We’re also in the process of replacing plastic with glass/stainless as we’re able. We really like the Corningware French White ceramic dishes because they come in so many different sizes, including small ones that are great for taking lunch to work, and they can handle sudden temperature changes. We’re also big fans of Pura water bottles because even the stoppers are stainless steel. Meanwhile, we don’t microwave anything in plastic containers because heat is what seems to be the biggest trigger for releasing chemicals.

We’re also in the process of replacing plastic with glass/stainless as we’re able. We really like the Corningware French White ceramic dishes because they come in so many different sizes, including small ones that are great for taking lunch to work, and they can handle sudden temperature changes. We’re also big fans of Pura water bottles because even the stoppers are stainless steel. Meanwhile, we don’t microwave anything in plastic containers because heat is what seems to be the biggest trigger for releasing chemicals.

We’re transitioning away from the plastic containers. I have large ceramic and glass containers that are serving dishes with lids that I perfer using. My husband likes the small containers, which right now are plastic. In the interest of martial harmony and to keep the cook happy (my husband) those little plastic containers are still in my kitchen – for now.
.-= Condo Blues´s last blog ..Plastic Free Renaissance Style Lunch Ware =-.

We’re transitioning away from the plastic containers. I have large ceramic and glass containers that are serving dishes with lids that I perfer using. My husband likes the small containers, which right now are plastic. In the interest of martial harmony and to keep the cook happy (my husband) those little plastic containers are still in my kitchen – for now.
.-= Condo Blues´s last blog ..Plastic Free Renaissance Style Lunch Ware =-.

I find it very sad that everyone thinks they have to do away with plastic. I sell Tupperware brand products and have for years. Most all of my dishes and storage containers are plastic. We have never had any problems. Some plastics are safe. Tupperware is one of the few.

I find it very sad that everyone thinks they have to do away with plastic. I sell Tupperware brand products and have for years. Most all of my dishes and storage containers are plastic. We have never had any problems. Some plastics are safe. Tupperware is one of the few.

I really love this idea. I’ve slowly been getting away from using plastics. My kitchen is next on my spring cleaning list, so I’ll be disposing of plastic cups, containers, etc. Like you mentioned, I try to repurpose containers for other uses. If I can’t, it goes into recycling. I’ve also started reusing glass jars if I can. For example, I have two small jars that previously held spices that I use in the bathroom to hold cotton pads and perfume samples. They stack up neatly on my vanity. This helps me stay organized and saves on counter space. Another jar I use for my son’s bathroom to hold cotton swabs. If I can’t find a use for the jar, it goes into recycling.
.-= Marjorie´s last blog ..Crock Pot Wednesday =-.

I really love this idea. I’ve slowly been getting away from using plastics. My kitchen is next on my spring cleaning list, so I’ll be disposing of plastic cups, containers, etc. Like you mentioned, I try to repurpose containers for other uses. If I can’t, it goes into recycling. I’ve also started reusing glass jars if I can. For example, I have two small jars that previously held spices that I use in the bathroom to hold cotton pads and perfume samples. They stack up neatly on my vanity. This helps me stay organized and saves on counter space. Another jar I use for my son’s bathroom to hold cotton swabs. If I can’t find a use for the jar, it goes into recycling.
.-= Marjorie´s last blog ..Crock Pot Wednesday =-.

Oh yeah, we have also stopped microwaving plastic.

Oh yeah, we have also stopped microwaving plastic.

I do use tupperware for dry storage still – well some of it anyways. I also use gallon jars for lots. But for food in and out of the fridge, and then needing to be washed lots (dishwasher), etc., I prefer to switch to steel and glass.

I do use tupperware for dry storage still – well some of it anyways. I also use gallon jars for lots. But for food in and out of the fridge, and then needing to be washed lots (dishwasher), etc., I prefer to switch to steel and glass.

Has anyone found non-plastic, but still shatter-proof dishes? I have a child with developmental disabilities, and ceramics and glass just get broken, and Corelle shatters horribly! I’d love to drop the plastic, but I hate cleaning up glass…

Has anyone found non-plastic, but still shatter-proof dishes? I have a child with developmental disabilities, and ceramics and glass just get broken, and Corelle shatters horribly! I’d love to drop the plastic, but I hate cleaning up glass…

I’ve seen wooden and stainless steel sets, but I’m not sure about shatter-proof glass.

Here is one place to look, although the sets are admittedly expensive: http://lifewithoutplastic.com/

I’ve seen wooden and stainless steel sets, but I’m not sure about shatter-proof glass.

Here is one place to look, although the sets are admittedly expensive: http://lifewithoutplastic.com/

You could try the bamboo stuff that is out there or a camping store (or old school hardware store) for metal cups and bowls.

Also, we bought yogurt in small glass containers at Trader Joe’s. My twins used them from the time they were 18 months and we never broke one despite many bounces on the wood floors. Worse case scenario you get some good yogurt.

You could try the bamboo stuff that is out there or a camping store (or old school hardware store) for metal cups and bowls.

Also, we bought yogurt in small glass containers at Trader Joe’s. My twins used them from the time they were 18 months and we never broke one despite many bounces on the wood floors. Worse case scenario you get some good yogurt.

I’ve been waiting for someone to help me brainstorm what more I could use this, ahem, stuff for. We’ve got it in the garage for nuts, bolts, etc.; the living room for cars and blocks. Thanks for the reminder that I shouldn’t just toss it if I don’t have the inspiration or objects to put in it at the moment.

I’ve been waiting for someone to help me brainstorm what more I could use this, ahem, stuff for. We’ve got it in the garage for nuts, bolts, etc.; the living room for cars and blocks. Thanks for the reminder that I shouldn’t just toss it if I don’t have the inspiration or objects to put in it at the moment.

Pyrex and Corelle are shatterproof…My son is allergic to plastic and we had to make the switch, stainless steel can be a pain and very hard to find, also bamboo is not dishwasher safe and absorbs soaps etc….it also splinter after a while…

My uncle was once demonstrating how Corelle is unbreakable, and he dropped
one of my grandmother’s dishes on the ground. Yep, it shattered.
Unfortunately, when they do break, they shatter into a million pieces. I’m
not sure if Pyrex is the same — I have a few with smooth chips on the
edges, but we’ve never had one actually shatter.

Spring Cleaning Carnival: Get the Plastics Out

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