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In the kitchen environment, there are no plastics that can outperform glass in terms of leaching and wear. Even polycarbonate can't be run through a dishwasher
by bob1029 1y ago
In the kitchen environment, there are no plastics that can outperform glass in terms of leaching and wear.
Even polycarbonate can't be run through a dishwasher or microwave like glass can. The only use I have for plastic in the kitchen is for blender jars. The shatter resistance is hard to argue with and PC doesn't emit particles when used with things like hard grains and ice.
- BobaFloutist 1y agoIt's nice to be able to transport dinner leftovers to work (or carry food on a hike) in something lightweight. If need be, they can then be decanted into a ceramic bowl for the microwave. Glass (that won't easily shatter in a backpack) is just a bit heavy for food transport.