Comments on: The tupperware is everywhere! http://unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:56:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Pennywise http://unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/comment-page-1/#comment-118 Pennywise Sat, 02 Jun 2007 05:59:49 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/#comment-118 congrats! you've just added more plastic crap to your local landfill. congrats! you’ve just added more plastic crap to your local landfill.

]]> By: christa http://unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/comment-page-1/#comment-117 christa Wed, 09 May 2007 18:09:57 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/#comment-117 I don't like these things either as they are not microwave safe. Besides that, it's bad to microwave plastic and then eat the food that was in it while microwaved! I have created a different solution for myself...I have purchased a small assorted collection of glass storage containers with plastic lids. Pyrex has a great collection of small sizes. microwave, dishwasher, oven (not the plastic lid) AND freezer safe, durable, ultimately recyclable and reusable. I keep just a few durable plastic ones for occasions when the food does not have to be microwaved (chicken or fruit salad for example). They are stacked neatly on a cabinet shelf each with it's own lid attached. No more messy drawer or bin full of random tupperwares with mismatched lids! I don’t like these things either as they are not microwave safe. Besides that, it’s bad to microwave plastic and then eat the food that was in it while microwaved! I have created a different solution for myself…I have purchased a small assorted collection of glass storage containers with plastic lids. Pyrex has a great collection of small sizes. microwave, dishwasher, oven (not the plastic lid) AND freezer safe, durable, ultimately recyclable and reusable. I keep just a few durable plastic ones for occasions when the food does not have to be microwaved (chicken or fruit salad for example). They are stacked neatly on a cabinet shelf each with it’s own lid attached. No more messy drawer or bin full of random tupperwares with mismatched lids!

]]> By: Jan http://unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Jan Wed, 09 May 2007 14:43:38 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/#comment-116 We bought one of those as-seen-on-tv sets--3 sizes of containers and one size of lids, all stacked in sections of a square foot, revolving, pull-out holder. The containers are big enough for almost everything we use plastic containers for, meaning fewer visits to the plastic bin that holds the bigger sizes. And therefore, less frustration with wrangling with this kind of stuff. The containers and lids are of good quality, go through the dishwasher without warping, and have stood up to constant use for the last year with no visible signs of wear. I've seen them on sale in housewares stores lately, including in a couple of different brands. We bought one of those as-seen-on-tv sets–3 sizes of containers and one size of lids, all stacked in sections of a square foot, revolving, pull-out holder.

The containers are big enough for almost everything we use plastic containers for, meaning fewer visits to the plastic bin that holds the bigger sizes. And therefore, less frustration with wrangling with this kind of stuff.

The containers and lids are of good quality, go through the dishwasher without warping, and have stood up to constant use for the last year with no visible signs of wear.

I’ve seen them on sale in housewares stores lately, including in a couple of different brands.

]]> By: Carly http://unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Carly Wed, 09 May 2007 01:56:06 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/#comment-115 A simple solution to tupperware clutter I stole from my uber-organized father-in-law is magazine file folders. The tupperware bottoms go in dollar store plastic baskets, while the lids fit snuggly in cardboard magazine folders. Plastic ones work, too, but I like the cardboard ones because they can be cut to fit on shelves. I've never used the collapsible containers, but have also heard about the cracking problem. A simple solution to tupperware clutter I stole from my uber-organized father-in-law is magazine file folders. The tupperware bottoms go in dollar store plastic baskets, while the lids fit snuggly in cardboard magazine folders. Plastic ones work, too, but I like the cardboard ones because they can be cut to fit on shelves.

I’ve never used the collapsible containers, but have also heard about the cracking problem.

]]> By: TT http://unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/comment-page-1/#comment-114 TT Wed, 02 May 2007 02:02:25 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/#comment-114 I don't like these things. They are not durable. You will find they crack along the collapse line in very short order. This is not a defect as defined by their warranty but normal wear and tear. The crevices can be very difficult to get clean as well. I don’t like these things. They are not durable. You will find they crack along the collapse line in very short order. This is not a defect as defined by their warranty but normal wear and tear. The crevices can be very difficult to get clean as well.

]]> By: Marilyn http://unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Marilyn Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:18:02 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/#comment-113 I received these as a christmas gift from a coworker a couple of years back and they're awesome! I received these as a christmas gift from a coworker a couple of years back and they’re awesome!

]]> By: lantzilla http://unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/comment-page-1/#comment-112 lantzilla Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:19:02 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/#comment-112 I took a similar approach. Instead of buying the collapsable tupperwares, I bought a brand new set of the ZipLoc disposables. The key here being illuminating "drawer rage" when you can't find matching tops. Getting a standard set eliminated the mismatching. Also, instead of trashing the old ones, I transferred those out into the garage for "Garage Duty." I also put old ZipLoc bags that are not longer fit for food use out in Garage Duty. I took a similar approach. Instead of buying the collapsable tupperwares, I bought a brand new set of the ZipLoc disposables. The key here being illuminating “drawer rage” when you can’t find matching tops. Getting a standard set eliminated the mismatching. Also, instead of trashing the old ones, I transferred those out into the garage for “Garage Duty.” I also put old ZipLoc bags that are not longer fit for food use out in Garage Duty.

]]> By: Kim http://unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Kim Fri, 27 Apr 2007 01:31:26 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/04/26/the-tupperware-is-everywhere/#comment-111 I have these at home and I adore them. They're great for small kitchens. and they don't topple everywhere like leftover sour cream cartons and the like do. I love your site, BTW and have featured it on my blog. Find it at: www.allthatanda.com I have these at home and I adore them. They’re great for small kitchens. and they don’t topple everywhere like leftover sour cream cartons and the like do.

I love your site, BTW and have featured it on my blog. Find it at: http://www.allthatanda.com

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