Plastic Tupperware

Tupperware has long been the main storage staple in kitchens all over the world. Easy to use, dishwasher safe, and even microwavable, it’s easy to see why it’s become a mainstay in your home, even being passed down from one generation to the next. You should just be able to assume that your Tupperware is safe, right? Well, maybe not…

While many of their products no longer use plastics that contain BPA – a harmful, hormone-disrupting chemical – if you’ve got some older Tupperware in your cupboards, you could be at risk of ingesting this harmful toxin. After years of repeated use, heating, and reheating, BPA can leach into your food and make its way into your bloodstream.

Instead of using your grandma’s old Tupperware containers, consider switching to glass, instead. There are plenty of sturdy, well-made glass containers on the market and many of them will even come with glass lids or verified BPA-free plastic lids. The best part about glass containers is that most options will also be oven safe.