Action item at the end:
“Avoid plastics as much as you can. Reducing your use of ultraprocessed foods can reduce the levels of the chemical exposures you come in contact with,” Trasande said. “Never put plastic containers in the microwave or dishwasher, where the heat can break down the linings so they might be absorbed more readily.”
Here are other tips to reduce exposure:
· Use unscented lotions and laundry detergents.
· Use cleaning supplies without scents.
· Use glass, stainless steel, ceramic or wood to hold and store foods.
· Buy fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables instead of canned and processed versions.
· Encourage frequent handwashing to remove chemicals from hands.
· Avoid air fresheners and all plastics labeled as No. 3, No. 6 and No. 7.
What kind of containers do people use? It seems every container I find, even the glass ones, will have silicone or some other plastic lid.
Silicone is not plastic.
The food is not stored in the lid and it’s trivial to remove the plastic lid before microwaving. I’m happy with that compromise, and am only unhappy with rabid capitalism meaning if I find one I like, it’s already been discontinued
Multiple years of chemistry class, and I never put this together. Smh…
Thank you
I reuse glass jars. Smaller ones for spices, bigger ones for cooked/portioned foods to store in the fridge, and those massive pickle jars are really good for storing dry pulses and grains as the mouth is wide enough to use a cup to scoop out portions.
I bought Quaker oats in the cardboard cylinder. I’ve been reusing that for years.
And then the place I get my bulk refill oats switched to plastic. I’m livid.