Kit Malone
This #EveryDayThrift is a multi-toot love letter to GLASS!
Hubs finally got me to read the research on the health and enviro harms of PFAS and microplastics. I didn’t want to -- I told him I had enough problems.
But he was right and I’m convinced.
It's HARD to get plastic totally out of your life, so start with low-hanging fruit.
For instance: when I do my shopping I go out of my way to find alternatives to my favorites that aren’t packaged in plastic.
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Kit Malone
One of the lowest of hanging fruit are all those plastic bags and plastic storage containers.
Glass is naturally food-safe, one of the most easily recycled materials and is also widely available -- jars and bottles can be had for pennies at thrift stores. Much of the food you buy comes in a completely reusable glass container.
I re-use glass in my fridge, my pantry, and my spice drawer. I like the eclectic look it gives my kitchen.
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Kit Malone
If jars don’t work for you, there are re-usable silicon bags and other alternatives. I use glass because it’s cheap (often free), easy to clean, and widely available.
Whatever your preference, it’s past time to ditch plastic if you can. For your health, and for the planet.
https://www.earthday.org/ditch-plastics-to-protect-our-planet/
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Kit Malone
Consider good old-fashioned canning jars for freezer storage – they stand up well if you use a little common sense:
* Don’t overfill them – leave a full inch of space at the top.
* Let the contents freeze thoroughly before fully tightening the lid (to release air pressure).
* Thaw gently, after removing the lid. I’ve had no issue thawing my frozen canning jars in a pot of water on the lowest heat, or in the microwave on defrost.
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