Glass Containers Are Non-Toxic. Plastic, Is It Safe Or Is It Out? Organize Containers.

Moonlake, For some time now I've been saving glass containers that food comes in and now I finally have a use for them. Thanks for the heads up on plastic.

Isn't it funny how we return to things? I well remember glass as being the only storage containers and then came plastic! Sure it lasts a while but don't put tomato sauce in it or you have a permanently stained container. That alone should tell us something.

This was a great idea for a hub moonlake, not only evergreen but a good warning. Lots of great tips on what kinds of new glass containers to buy as well.

Voted up, useful, and interesting.

Thank you for writing this hub, I have been thinking of switching over to glass for a while and your hub now made me even more motivated. Voted up and helpful.

I wrote an article on another site on this subject. Plastic is not safe and in addition to all the other problems, it can make you fat. Adding heat to plastic, even if only from leaving it in the sun makes it even more toxic. Did you know the cans containing fruits and vegetables, etc., metal cans, are line in plastic? Yup.

If you want to read my article on this subject you can find it by putting "C.E. Clark on Wikinut" in the Google search box. I wrote about bottled water and canned foods, etc. Plastic is definitely a health issue and I'm glad you're helping to raise questions about it in this hub.

Voted this article up and useful/interesting. Sharing it again, too.

I have never though this way. We do have lots of plastic jars as they are easy to keep, light weight and if they fall they do not break in to pieces. I always use food grade plastic but for microwave i would always use glass. Very interesting hub. Sharing it on hubpages and voting up and interesting.

Definitely want to stay away from BPA in plastic. You can get bpa free plastic, but glass is the way to go. Voted up and great article Moonlake.

Costco has a nice set of glass lidded bowls at about half the price of regular retail pricing. I think that the next time we go there we will start switching over to using more glass. Amazing what we keep learning about what is healthy & what is not. Will share again + tweet.

I have also switched to glass, just to be safe. It is a pricey initial investment, but they are so nice and pretty, too. I'm embarrassed to admit that I never considered heating with Mason jars in the microwave, but it does make sense that they would be heat proof. Will definitely try it! Thanks!

I have been thinking about switching to glass, and your Hub has made me realize how important it would be.

Plastic can be dangerous when used improperly and many of the plastic containers food items come in should not be reused no matter how tempting it might be. Plastic contains chemicals that mimic estrogen and can cause cancer when they break down either from simple washing/cleaning or placing in the microwave too many times or when never intended to be in the microwave at all. When they break down they get into your food or drink. Don't even reuse the bottles water comes in by putting more water from the faucet into them.

Interesting hub. Good advice to use glass.

moonlake, after reading this I am now more convinced than ever to stop using the plastic. It's one of those things that you know is not good for you, but it's convenient. Thank you for sharing your hub.

I never use plastic to microwave foods in. I discovered Mason jars a long time ago, and I use them for storage and preserving foods, too.

Great Hub, voted UP, etc. and will share.

Sharing this information with others. There may be some young mothers out there who are still using plastic baby bottles, etc. and they should be made aware of the potential dangers involved.

I changed to glass storage containers three years ago and have not microwaved in plastic for longer than that. My coffee cups also have been glass or vintage Pyrex style mugs, never any made outside of the U.S.A which most are. Maybe they are safe but, who knows, and I'd prefer things made in our country anyway. I appreciate your writing on this topic. I think many products have gotten to be a source of concern for children and their future.

Glass is certainly the safest. and plastic the worst. Thumbs up to this hub.

moonlake - Yes I do agree with you. Most plastics are not supposed to be used in a microwave. I would never cook anything in a microwave with plastic. Not even if it claims to be microwave safe. You're right. Any plastic will melt when it gets hot enough and get into the food.

Interesting article. Personally, I decide which plastic containers to use for food and which to toss out, based on the plastic recycle number. That code tells you what kind of plastic it's made of and if it's safe for food. It's the number you see in the little triangle under the container. You can find a list of all those codes by doing a Google search for "plastic recycle numbers."

We still have old Tupperware and I use it for freezing soups, etc. but never heat foods or needless to say, cook with it. I think that is the danger. When we grew up, they only had glass baby bottles. I think that plastic ones came along a bit later. Interesting hub.

Strange that so many years ago my dad would not let my mom use plastic, and a couple decades later look at what we find out. I don't trust any of it either, in any form. I will use left over whipped cream bowls when sending food out and to close up scraps in, so it is of some benefit but not to be trusted I am sure for most anything else to me, no matter the number. Important info!

I have never been a fan of plastic. We never had plastic cups, glasses, bowls, etc. Like you, I keep a few pieces to send food home with people but never microwave with it.

Thanks for a most enlightening Hub.

Hi, this is a good idea, I prefer glass anyway, and if plastic is dangerous then I am definitely going to change to glass, thanks for the info, nell

I hate plastic, I only use them because they are more economical for me but if I could afford it, I wound use only glass. I love the glass containers with the plastic lid.

You know, I think that is a good idea. Plastic sucks. I can't match any lids to anything any more, and I embrace a better way. I will look for the glass containers. Thanks for great ideas!

My sentiments entirely. I dislike plastic so much, it must be one of the worst inventions man has put forth. Glass is clean, does not mix eith what is kept in it. I never use the stuff in the microwave, in fact, I think there's going to be a frightening revelation about these nukers soon.

Plastic is so ugly, too, whereas glass is lovely and elegant.

My guts are all screwed up anyway

Bob

I have been using glass for at least four years now ever since the BPA issue in baby bottles. If any reader is skeptical please read the book called Death By Rubber Duck it will change your life. You will never care how heavy the grocery bags are again and you will never use plastic for anything, ever!!! Voted up.