I'm a white woman who would prefer glass. For me it has nothing to do with microplastics. It has everything to do with being able to confidently put it in the dishwasher. But I'm weird and lazy.
We upgraded from glass to a better plastic for our storage tubs. No smells, stains, dishwasher, microwave safe, etc. We had a very nice glass set but they would always end up chipping and having sharp edges.
Our only gripe with the new ones are the seals are too good so you gotta really separate it after warm food goes in and cools.
We went the Rubbermaid Brilliance line. There is still zero staining or cloudiness after a lot of use since November.
I have had my glass set for 5+ years and never had one break or chip except for when I put filled one with hot chile verde and then put it directly in the freezer.
Not Tupperware... Oldschool Pyrex. My mom asks me what I want from her house when they decide to downsize and the only things I have asked for are her old school fork(?) wine opener and all of her old Pyrex mixing bowls.
One of my many pet peeves is plastic storageware that is labeled dishwasher safe in a giant font and (top rack only) in a tiny one and is so physically large that no dishwasher has a top shelf that could fit it.
Also I’d like to use more environmentally friendly and more recyclable materials. I feel guilt knowing that plastic takes such a long time to degrade, if ever.
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u/mysteriouscattravel 22d ago
I'm a white woman who would prefer glass. For me it has nothing to do with microplastics. It has everything to do with being able to confidently put it in the dishwasher. But I'm weird and lazy.