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Why is glass Tupperware better than plastic?

Glass has a non-porous surface that doesn't absorb like plastic and can be safely washed at higher temperatures in your dishwasher without melting or warping—most food storage containers made of glass are designed to withstand high heat without breaking.

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We live in a land of infinite choices: cash or credit? Take-out or delivery? And when it comes to food storage containers, glass or plastic? The answer isn't that simple. Aside from personal preference, the choice depends on environmental and safety concerns, space and weight considerations, and functionality. Below, we've laid out the factors to consider when choosing between glass and plastic, and determined a winning material for each category.

FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: GLASS

First up: recycling. With care, glass containers will last almost indefinitely, and if you do discard of them, they're 100 percent recyclable. An unfortunate amount of plastic, however, can’t be recycled in most municipal recycling programs. (Plastics are labeled with numbered symbols and local programs typically recycle some, but not all, of the labels.) According to a recent study, approximately 6300 metric tons of plastic waste had been generated as of 2015, 9 percent of which had been recycled. The only kind of plastic containers that might be comparable to glass in terms of environmental benefits are ones made of recycled plastic, like these by Preserve.

FOR YOUR HEALTH: GLASS

Even when you choose BPA-free plastic, toxic, endocrine-disrupting chemicals may migrate into your food during microwaving. Glass has a non-porous surface that doesn’t absorb like plastic and can be safely washed at higher temperatures in your dishwasher without melting or warping—most food storage containers made of glass are designed to withstand high heat without breaking.

FOR BRINGING YOUR LUNCH TO WORK: PLASTIC

Plastic containers are definitely the convenient option for transporting food. They're much lighter than glass and won’t shatter into a million little pieces if you drop them. Some, like these Glad containers, are designed with a lid for storing tiny containers of dressing or sauce. If you're looking for another transportable, replaceable, and inexpensive plastic container for carrying your lunch, heed Epi staffer Erika Owen's advice and use 32-ounce plastic deli containers.

FOR PACKING YOUR KIDS' LUNCHES: PLASTIC

If you’re sending your children off to school with their lunch, plastic is best for the same reasons above. Anya Hoffman likes this portioned option because it has tiny compartments for different items.

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