• The Environment

    How Safe Is Tupperware?

    By Posted on 8.5.2008 4 Comments


    Dear EarthTalk: I've read that plastic bottles are not always safe to reuse over and over as harmful chemicals can leach out into the contents. I'm wondering if the same issues plague Tupperware and other similar plastic food storage containers. -- Sylvie, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

    8.6.2008 at 06:13am - Comment by HELP_ME_RHONDA

    This is true scratches in Tupperware can hold bacteria, but if placed inside a dishwasher the bacteria can be killed. If you use the Tupperware products as intended, like for refridgerator and not to eat out of as a serving dish or microwaving them. You want get the scrathes. Most of Tupperware's Products are used for Storage. There are very few that should get scrathes. Everyday use should not cause deep scrathes where the bacteria live. The only product that I would be concerned about is the cutting board. I don't show it and suggest other options to my cusotmers. After all Tupperware started out a Container/Food Storage company. Not a serving dish company. Even though you can Rock N Serve in our Rock n Serve Microwave line these are intended for reheating your left overs to eat not cut. When placing your left overs into these containers you should have your food ready to eat once you reheat it. These containers save you time,money, calories and the Earth. Time beacuse you don't have to run out at Lunch time to eat. Saves you Money on lunch and gas. Calories beacuse you know what you are putting into your body. The Earth less gas fumes No throw aways from lunch. Star Manager Rhonda Edwards www.mypartykitchen.com http://www.my2.tupperware.com/RHONDAEDWARDS

  • The Environment

    How Safe Is Tupperware?

    By Posted on 8.5.2008 4 Comments


    Dear EarthTalk: I've read that plastic bottles are not always safe to reuse over and over as harmful chemicals can leach out into the contents. I'm wondering if the same issues plague Tupperware and other similar plastic food storage containers. -- Sylvie, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

    8.6.2008 at 05:46am - Comment by HELP_ME_RHONDA

    I have sold Tupperware for 16 years and I have the insode scoop. Please feel free to ask me any question. As the article says most Tupperware is save. You must use it as suggest. If it is Microwavable you must use it as a reheatable if that is what is suggested. Did you know butter tubs are one time use item and all other food items you buy at the store. These should not be used for food storage other than its original use. Tupperware is a green product it has been for years. Let me explain. How many of use use wraps and throw aways? Did you know it cost us 100's of dollars every year to buy these product and that just end up in the trash. I know you might know someone that is a bit older that has Tupperware in their cupboards. And I am sure if you ask them they have had it for years. Reason for this is Tupperware has a life time warranty against Cracking, Breaking, Chipping and Peeling. Tupperware is an investment in your pocketbook and in our future. It does not get tossed into the land fields for many years and most of it can be recyled. I have the break down of what each product is made of and the codes for reycling if you need it you can contact me at my web site. http://www.my2.tupperware.com/RHONDAEDWARDS Then just click contact. I will be happy to emial you this info. Also check out my News Page for money saving ideas and my go green with Tupperware. Rule of thumb. If it smells like old plastic recyle it if possible. Tupperware even breaks down after a time so if you have grandma's Tupperware keep it if you want to but don't use it if it smells like old plastic. Tupperware plastics have improved over the years. When Tupperware said a life time they did mean it but only one life time not 3 or 4. Have a wonderful day! Star Manager Rhonda Edwards of Claremont, NH 03743 and Mathews, VA 23109



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