Iceblossom

I don't know if this is a General Topic or a Personal Topic, so wherever it ends up is fine.

With all the talk about microplastics and forever toxins and such, are you changing what you do? Do you have personal concerns or handy-dandy suggestions or easy switch outs?

I'm still using plastic bags and plastic wrap for storage, but typically do not put them in the microwave. I do use some plastics in the microwave, but ones considered safe but maybe I should check on some of my older Tupperware.

I really like glass for baking pans and storage, but lids/covering are an issue.

When we moved we decided to go with no non-stick pans. We are ok with ceramic coatings and now after 2-years of use, my (new) stainless skillets I use the most are seasoned enough they wash easily. I still use my good old Revere ware and I have a couple cast iron pans (including my Grandmother's dutch oven or chicken fryer as she called it), but the cast iron is so heavy!

Snooze2978

I did away with nuking in plastics altogether a couple years ago. Of course the glass containers have plastic lids but I never use the lids in the microwave. I use mostly my copper coated skillets and mostly glass in the oven also except my copper coated cookie sheets. My sister on the other hand is stil using plastic in the microwave and they've seen better days, all pitted on the interior side but she's hard to make changes of any sort. I don't think I have any pans witht he teflon coating any longer either.

aashley333

Plastics for storage, never in microwave. I'd rather use a reusable tupperware rather than a plastic baggie. I really try not to use plastic water bottles. I have a collection of cast iron skillets, one since beginning of marriage. Paper plates are used, but very sparingly.

cashs_mom

I limit my use of plastics, but I'm not over the top about it. I've used cast iron skillets all my life and pans without non stick coatings. Paper plates are usually only used rarely. I use plastic water bottles when I need to take water with me. At home I use my trusty insulated tumblers with filtered water.

KalamaQuilts

not sure it's our home use of plastics that is the probblem but the overpackaing and cheap construction combined with throw away philosophy and the broken down results migrating into soil and water. Shocking how much plastic is in our brain and body.
I don't drink out of plastic and the only thing I can think of that we use the microwave for is rice bags, and Costco popcorn.

Onebyone

My number one reason for not using plasticware is because it never dried in the dishwasher. Always had to hand dry. Stuff like that frustrates me to no end. I don't have it in my kitchen. Not even Tupperware for that reason, before knowing of the health issue. I use Mason jars for leftovers or food storage or in a bowl or plate covered with plastic wrap. When I do need plastic wrap I use this one. I order this from Amazon. It's BPA free and the easiest roll to use. It doesn't get all wonky on the roll and easy to handle. Again, I started using this brand because it is the easiest I found to use not because it was better Healthwise. A box of it was at a potluck.

Kammak Plastic Wrap with Slide Cutter 4 Pack 12 inch clear cling film, 300 sq ft roll, BPA free, Microwave safe, Quick cut kitchen wrap.

I found round flat silicone lids of different sizes that fit all my bowl sizes. We use those for the microwave. I do have a plastic cake carrier I use and other practical items that has to be plastic.

Onebyone

According to a documentary i watched, if manufactures started using earth friendly packaging the cost would be triple of products in those packages. The bubble wrapped products are what I despise. Those need to be illegal along with the plastic can drink rings.

SueZQ from MN

I guess you'd say that I am a dinosaur like the cookware that I use. My choices are not environmentally based, it is because I am a terrible creature of habit and don't like change. I cook, bake, reheat and store leftovers in Corningware. I have dozens of different pieces and sizes and use them everyday. I have vintage Club aluminum for stovetop and some oven use, and use an older electric frying pan without any coating. They work well for me and give me the results that I am happy with.

Onebyone

I use cast iron, pampered chef, and stainless cookware and bakeware. I use hard anodized skillets when it has to be non stick. I use a lot of parchment paper for non stick lining. Did you know Lodge makes a lightweight version of cast iron? I have changed my big pieces of cast iron to the much lighter weight ones.

tallchick

I do my best to avoid plastic, most of my stuff is glassware and I don’t even own a microwave. I tend to freeze items in glass and place parchment or wax paper between food and plastic lid. Cookware has been Swiss Brand or cast iron, same with bakeware no non stick, only metal or glass. Parchment paper, freezer paper and wax paper are my favorite when needed.