Comments on: Sunday solutions: Foil or film?

By: Siel

Siel — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:27:44 +0000

Well I think we all agree that to reuse is best. Meg’s Q had to do with when you’re in someone else’s kitchen, and don’t have the reusable option :)

By: Meredith

Meredith — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:50:54 +0000

I use storage containers for leftovers at home (looking for something a little more earth-friendly than gladware, though). I’m planning on getting some reusable sandwich bags for lunches:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat1_list_1&listing_id=23573944

And of course I take my own lunch in my reusable lunch box with my own silverware from home and a cloth napkin!

By: Michael Sieverts

Michael Sieverts — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:38:27 +0000

I avoid both foil and cling film.

i have a great set of pyrex storage containers with tight-fitting lids which i use as much as possible, since they don’t retain odors, and when I need to wrap something, I use wax paper, which is environmentally benign.

I was at my mother-in-law’s for Easter dinner, and I wrapped MY leftovers in wax paper, even though the rest of the family was using ziplocs and foil. Even my mother-in-law had wax paper (the roll might have been years old).

From a health standpoint, I would also really encourage people to only wrap and save food that they are going to eat relatively soon. I much prefer that folks do a better job of estimating how much they’re going to eat and make just that much. Make it fresh and eat it all up– if that’s feasible.

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:59:02 +0000

I try to minimize my use of both options. Leftovers can be covered with a second plate just as easily and with only ten plates in the house we don't have forgotten mystery foods in the back of the fridge. Food waste is a very serious environmental issue. Martin’s last blog post..Become a Model Citizen