We have gotten far better at recycling and reusing products
in an effort to save our planet. But, let's face it, there
are some things, such as plastic wrap, resealable bags and
even aluminum foil, that are almost impossible to reuse.
Most towns want clean aluminum foil, which means ninety
percent of the foil used in most households cannot be
recycled. All those bags and cling wrap go into the trash
and clog our landfills.
More recently, companies have been developing so-called
reusable, disposable plastic containers. They have that
little "recyclable" symbol on them, but very few facilities
are set up to recycle No. 5 plastics. So where do they end
up? In landfills. That little number on the triangle
included in most plastic products is a clear indication
whether a product can be recycled or not. Yes, No. 5
plastics are considered recyclable, but most municipal
recycling programs only accept No. 1 and No. 2 products.
Here's another thing to consider: While we're all being
good samaritans by recycling everything under the sun, the
market for recyclables is nearly saturated. Instead of
being recycled, municipalities are stock-pilings tons of
plastic and glass bottles and containers waiting for the
day when someone will actually want them. In the end, the
result is the same: a landfill stuffed with glass and
plastic.
What's the answer, then? Buy something you don't have to
throw away after just a few uses. The best way to go green
with your food storage is to use high-quality food storage
containers that will last for years. It's the way we used
to store food before convenience overtook common sense.
Long-lasting plastic containers got their start back in the
1945 when Earl Tupper recognized that the invention of a
new plastic, Polyethylene, could mean the start of
something big. He started producing plastic bathroom cups
in a variety of colors and then introduced the lidded bowl.
Much innovation has happened over the years, with more and
more variety and versatility now included in today's
container selection. You name it, you can find a container
that can store it---and store it much longer than older
containers. Many companies have come up with their own
lines of plastic containers to compete with the famous
Tupperware, which even after more than 60 years continues
to be the industry standard.
Most recently came the advent of the disposable container.
Thankfully, eco-friendly awareness is bringing back some
common sense and more and more people are recognizing not
only the economic benefits of buying good food containers,
but also the environmental ones.
In fact, one major university is urging its students to use
reusable food containers and ditch the disposable ones that
have become quite popular among the dorm-living set. More
glass containers are popping up, but many moms worry about
breaking glass. You're not going to send a five-year-old
with a glass container filled with carrot sticks to class.
The most environmentally friendly and safe alternative is
plastic storage containers.
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Jamison & Krista Alexander are the owners of
http://www.keepmyfoodfresh.com and they promote great
quality food storage containers.
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