Safe Plastic Containers

WATER BOTTLES, CUPS AND PITCHERS

#5 PP

Soma Fabrications 22-oz. Crystal Water Bottle ($7.99; somafab.com)

Rubbermaid 2-qt.
Servin’ Saver Mixing
Pitcher
($5.99; amazon.com)

Rubbermaid 8.5-oz. Litterless Juice Box ($2.99; containerstore.com, 888-266-8246)

#2 HDPE

Nalgene 16-oz. HDPE Loop-Top Bottle ($4.53/wide-mouth; nalgene-outdoor.com)

Rubbermaid 3-gal.
Insulated Beverage
Container and
Dispenser
($28.95; akitchen.com,
888-388-9641)

PLA

Nat-UR Harvest Collection Cups ($24/50; nat-urstore.com)

FOOD PREP

#5 PP

OXO Folding Cutting Board ($14.99; oxo.com, 800-545-4411)

Tupperware Double
Colander
($18; tupperware.com,
800-366-3800)

Tupperware Measuring Cups and Spoons ($15.50 and $12.50; tupperware.com, 800-366-3800)

Farberware 9-cup Marinade Dish ($5.99; fryeintl.com, 866-573-3793)

Tupperware Spin ’N Save Salad Spinner ($42; tupperware.com, 800-366-3800)

FRIDGE AND FREEZER

#5 PP

Tupperware Fridge
Stackables Set
($16; tupperware.com,
800-366-3800)

Tupperware Prep
Essentials Cold Cut
Keeper
($23; tupperware.com,
800-366-3800)

Farberware 10-piece Mini-Fridge Kit ($17.99; fryeintl.com, 866-573-3793)

#4 LDPE

Ziploc Freezer Bags ($4.39/30; drugstore.com)

PLA

Plastic Hinged Locking-Lid Containers ($8.50/50; greenearthofficesupply .com, 800-327-8449)

MICROWAVE

#5 PP

Farberware 23-piece Azure Blue Set ($19.99; fryeintl.com, 866-573-3793)

Glad Ware Containers with Interlocking Lids ($4.03/5-pack, entrée size; drugstore.com)

Glad Ware Small 4-cup Bowls ($3.69/4-pack; drugstore.com)

Watch out for
“microwave-safe”
containers; this
only means that the
plastic shouldn’t melt
in the microwave.
They may emit
contaminants while
cooking.

WRAPS

#4 LDPE

Ziploc Sandwich Bags ($3.29/100; drugstore.com)

Saran Cling Plus ($2.69/200 sq. ft.; drugstore.com)

Glad Press’n Seal
Sealing Wrap
($5.99; drugstore.com)

Safe-use tip: Hand-wash reusable containers gently with a nonabrasive soap to avoid scratching plastic.

BABY BOTTLES

Many parents are looking for better baby bottle options, and with good reason. A National Toxicology Program survey expressed concerns over the potential for neural and behavioral changes in fetuses, infants and children exposed to bisphenol A from #7 bottles. Here are good options to try:

Playtex 4-oz., 3-pack
Designer Nurser
Starter Set
($10.99; target.com)

#5 PP

Adiri 8-oz. Natural Nurser Ultimate Bottle ($12.50; babybungalow.com)

Gerber 9-oz., 3-bottle Nurser Clear View Reusable Feeding Set ($9.79; amazon.com)

Sassy 5-oz., 3-bottle MAM Assure UltiVent Set ($11.99; sassybaby.com)

Glass

Born Free 9-oz. Twin Pack Vented Glass Bottles ($19.99; newborn- free.com, 877-999-2676)

Plastics at a Glance

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