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Reusing food containers (slrpnk.net)

submitted 2 years ago by AlienSkyler@slrpnk.net to c/zerowaste@slrpnk.net

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you can wash out and reuse the little plastic tub containers that things like yogurt and cottage cheese come in and if you like, you can remove the ink labeling with a cloth or paper towel, 100% acetone nail polish remover, and a little bit of elbow grease I'm really excited about getting free containers

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[–] grob@mstdn.social 2 points 2 years ago

@AlienSkyler
Really good idea, but I'll have to be a hair in the soup. On an environmental panel discussion a polymer researcher (someone deeply opposed to single use plastic btw) made the point to be extremely careful when using plastics outside its intended use case around food. Temperature, acidity and lipids (fat) can break down plastics not designed to withstand them. So microwaving your fried lemons in a random plastic container is something I would be hesitant to do. Not saying you'll die, but please be careful!

[–] GlennMagusHarvey@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I generally wash out things like takeout containers and reuse them.

Though I try to be careful to not use them for excessively hot foods. Which means not microwaving them, among other things.

I've also found that grease on plastic is particularly annoying to wash off, so I try to avoid using them with foods that are too greasy.

FWIW they can be useful as non-food storage of various trinkets, as well as plant pots and plant pot dishes, even they can't be used for food.