Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into food

Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by LoveMortuus on Friday June 30, 2023 @07:29AM (#36533079)

1. Cleaning doesn't really change much if it's plastic or glass. 2. With proper care, I agree, they'll look new/good for many years. Plastics can too, but to a lesser degree. 3. It breaks.

4. Glassware usually costs more. 5. Knowing that I can't break the tub of food that I have in my bag just because I accidentally dropped my bag, releases me of a lot of stress and worry.

Don't get me wrong, I do agree that plastics are toxic, but when I go to the store I always look at the prices and pick the cheapest option available, I wish I had the option of just being able to take what looks nice and pay without even knowing how much I pay, but sadly I can't, _yet_, afford that.

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Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by krzyk on Friday June 30, 2023 @07:34AM (#36533109)

> Cleaning doesn't really change much if it's plastic or glass.

It does, plastic has similar structure to oil and it is a PITA to clean oil from plastic containers.

From glass/metal it is very easy.

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Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by piva00 on Friday June 30, 2023 @07:35AM (#36533123)

> 1. Cleaning doesn't really change much if it's plastic or glass.

I had multiple plastic containers stained forever after storing pasta sauce in them, that never happened to any of my glass containers.

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Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by buu709 on Friday June 30, 2023 @07:54AM (#36533293)

If you just go for the cheapest anyways, why are you buying containers at all? I'm in a position that I can afford whatever containers I like, and I use glass for anything that'll be reheated but use plastic for freezing. We re-use butter/yogurt/sour cream containers, and after 2-3 uses toss them in the recycling.

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