Green Living for Real Life

Which Plastics Are Safe for Food Storage? Plastic Numbers Explained


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💚 Safe Food Storage Guide:

If you want help sorting through the plastic containers in your kitchen, grab my Safe Food Storage Guide here:

https://greenily.co/safe-food-storage-guide/

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Have you ever looked at the bottom of a plastic food container and wondered what those little numbers actually mean?

In this episode, I break down the plastic numbers (1–7) and explain which plastics are generally considered safer for food storage and which ones I personally try to limit.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What the plastic numbers (1–7) actually mean

• Which plastics are generally considered more stable for food storage

• Which plastics I personally try to limit

• Why heat matters when using plastic containers

• A realistic approach to reducing plastic in your kitchen

My goal is always real-life green living using simple changes that work for busy families that you can feel good about.

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Green Living for Real LifeBy Pam & Rob