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Compostable fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

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Re: Compostable fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

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Post by waboremo »

amluto wrote: post #39
waboremo wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Glass containers are fantastic and usually cheap enough. Whether it's spice jars or leftover food containers, it all works great. Make sure the lids are also either glass, wood, or stainless steel. The one "downside" is you do need adequate cushion if you're taking it on the go say for lunch or to a dinner gathering, but even a towel wrapped around suffice. If you want recommendations, the Ikea 365+ glass containers…

> If you want recommendations, the Ikea 365+ glass containers are fantastic and very cheap. I beg to differ. The IKEA 365+ non-glass containers are fantastic. The glass ones don’t stack properly and tend to have little glass shards break off when unstacking them. I can imagine a v2 being better.

I don't think the glass containers stack well if you stack them separately from their lids, but I have the bamboo and glass ones and they stack flawlessly closed. I have high shelf space though so I know that's not an option for everyone.

Re: Compostable fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

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Post by throwawaymaths »

dangwhy wrote: post #58
tectonic wrote: post #7

Just. Stop. Putting. Teflon. On. Everything. Figuring out what does and does not have PFAS on it to protect my family is exhausting and infuriating. I’ve emailed with manufacturers, sent stuff to labs; basically, no one seems to know how much materials like this are used on every day products.

can someone recommend a pan to make eggs in the morning without sticking or having to put tons of grease.

You don't need tons of grease, you just need the correct technique.

Re: Compostable fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

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Post by sosborn »

dangwhy wrote: post #58
tectonic wrote: post #7

Just. Stop. Putting. Teflon. On. Everything. Figuring out what does and does not have PFAS on it to protect my family is exhausting and infuriating. I’ve emailed with manufacturers, sent stuff to labs; basically, no one seems to know how much materials like this are used on every day products.

can someone recommend a pan to make eggs in the morning without sticking or having to put tons of grease.

cast iron

Re: Compostable fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

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Post by rpvnwnkl »

dangwhy wrote: post #58
tectonic wrote: post #7

Just. Stop. Putting. Teflon. On. Everything. Figuring out what does and does not have PFAS on it to protect my family is exhausting and infuriating. I’ve emailed with manufacturers, sent stuff to labs; basically, no one seems to know how much materials like this are used on every day products.

can someone recommend a pan to make eggs in the morning without sticking or having to put tons of grease.

Cast iron you can scramble and end up with a clean pan afterwards. Just have to let it heat up all the way first.

Re: Compostable fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

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Post by iam-TJ »

floren wrote: post #28
waboremo wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Glass containers are fantastic and usually cheap enough. Whether it's spice jars or leftover food containers, it all works great. Make sure the lids are also either glass, wood, or stainless steel. The one "downside" is you do need adequate cushion if you're taking it on the go say for lunch or to a dinner gathering, but even a towel wrapped around suffice. If you want recommendations, the Ikea 365+ glass containers…

I got glass containers with plastic lids because I figure the lid rarely contacts the food, and I always take it off to microwave... although now that I'm thinking about it, I usually put that plastic splatter guard thing over the container in the microwave which probably isn't much better.

I usually put a saucer or plate over the top!

Re: Compostable fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

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agtech_andy wrote: post #30

The reality is that US regulatory agencies have been extremely permissive for many years. Many other nations piggy back on their findings. We need a massive increase in enforcement. What we will see with cheaper and more available testing is that PFAS are everywhere. It is hard to find waterways or soils, even in remote areas, that are not contaminated. It is really tragic and the extent of the pollution can make you…

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Re: Compostable fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

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Post by amanaplanacanal »

ChancyChance wrote: post #52
jacobsimon wrote: post #5

Dumb question but…why do humans keep using toxic chemicals for cooking and storing food? Surely we can find something edible.

One reason I've heard over and over to support teflon cookware: "I don't want to use oil when frying eggs." I know all the arguments that follow, I'm just sayin'.

In my mind frying implies fat of some kind. If they don't want the fat there are plenty of other ways to cook eggs.

Re: Compostable fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

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Post by tome »

ChancyChance wrote: post #49
justinator wrote: post #4

PFAS in dental floss: https://www.ehn.org/pfas-floss-2658203711.html

Dr Tung FTW! https://drtungs.com/products/92-smart-floss.html

What do you mean? Dr Tung's is listed under '“Not Our Favorite” Tooth Floss Brands' and considered to contain PFAS (although there appears to be some dispute in the comments).

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Post by samcheng »

dangwhy wrote: post #58
tectonic wrote: post #7

Just. Stop. Putting. Teflon. On. Everything. Figuring out what does and does not have PFAS on it to protect my family is exhausting and infuriating. I’ve emailed with manufacturers, sent stuff to labs; basically, no one seems to know how much materials like this are used on every day products.

can someone recommend a pan to make eggs in the morning without sticking or having to put tons of grease.

Cast iron works great for me. Another popular option is carbon steel. Both options require a bit of a learning curve as far as care/cleaning goes, but once you have a well-seasoned pan, eggs are easy.

You have the added bonus of being able to put them into the oven, and you can get a much better sear than on teflon.

Re: Compostable fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

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Post by joseph_grobbles »

tectonic wrote: post #7

Just. Stop. Putting. Teflon. On. Everything. Figuring out what does and does not have PFAS on it to protect my family is exhausting and infuriating. I’ve emailed with manufacturers, sent stuff to labs; basically, no one seems to know how much materials like this are used on every day products.

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