Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into food

Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by jalk on Friday June 30, 2023 @07:53AM (#36533282)

What do you cover the containers with? The plastic covers that comes with pyrex doesn't seems to be anything special.

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Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by robbiep on Friday June 30, 2023 @08:20AM (#36533568)

That’s silicone - and (after a quick fact check) essentially inert biologically

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Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by saiya-jin on Friday June 30, 2023 @09:06AM (#36534150)

If its really inert, why isn't whole container made of it?

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Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by r2_pilot on Friday June 30, 2023 @09:18AM (#36534323)

Some containers are. I have bought reusable silicone sandwich bags that you can freeze or put in the oven(up to 450 degrees F) if you leave the bag unsealed.

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Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by robbiep on Friday June 30, 2023 @05:58PM (#36542964)

I also have entire silicone containers (work well for avocados etc)

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