We use plastic tubs for everything from taking ... including food packaging, food storage containers, tableware and many other items. There is evidence that many of those chemicals do transfer ...
Glass containers with lids are much safer for storing leftovers. Plastic can include harmful and toxic chemicals that might transfer to the food you consume.
Recycling plastic sometimes ... to rip up the containers to separate the soiled from pristine parts (then recycle the latter). Styrofoam, however, is another matter. It's is so hard to recycle ...
When it comes to leftovers, there is nothing easier than pulling out the plastic food storage containers you have on hand to pack everything up. The same goes for putting together weekday lunches ...