Going Pyrex

StrawberryAlarmClock

I'm trying to cut plastics out and I was thinking that Pyrex would be the way to go.  Is that the best replacement for Tupperware? Any other tips/advice for eliminating plastics but still having user-friendly kitchen supplies?

Another question....are silicone baking utensils safe or should I replace them with metal ones?

TIA 

crackerjackprinter

Not sure about the pyrex or silicone, but wood utensils are always another option.  You can find bamboo ones pretty easily I believe.

naflmj

I also know that crate n barrel has some nice glass pyrex type storage/baking containers.

goodgalpal

I can't remember where I read it, but someplace said that Pyrex has a coating on their glass? Does anyone know about this? I don't think it was considered to be dangerous/toxic. I just would like to know more.

We use Anchor or Pyrex most of the time.

New Wife

we have switched to all pyrex glass containers with a red rubber type lid instead of plastics. i love them! they dont hold color or scent like plastic and they wash great in the dishwasher. also the lids stay nice and dont get all bent out of shape. as for a coating.....not sure but i love them. they have them at walmart for a couple dollars a piece. i think like $2 and they have lots of different sizes

GladToBeMrs.SRS

goodgalpal:

I can't remember where I read it, but someplace said that Pyrex has a coating on their glass? Does anyone know about this? I don't think it was considered to be dangerous/toxic. I just would like to know more.

We use Anchor or Pyrex most of the time.

I think Pyrex has a proprietary blend of minerals, and is made using a proprietary method.  However, so far as I know, it's still just glass.  Unless they have some line I don't know of, I think it's totally safe. 

Now...if they'd just make some glass lids for their stuff, I'd be in bliss! 

jennterrell

GladToBeMrs.SRS:

Now...if they'd just make some glass lids for their stuff, I'd be in bliss! 

pyrex "bake, serve 'n store" comes with both glass and BPA-free plastic/rubber lids. We use them and love them. They only have 2 sizes right now, but the sales guy at the outlet said they are new and if they become popular they will start making more sizes.

i also have some anchor-hocking ones that i love, but the glass lids slide around more, and i like that the pyrex have the plastic lids so i can throw them in the diaper bag or DH's lunch sack.

GladToBeMrs.SRS

jennterrell:

GladToBeMrs.SRS:

Now...if they'd just make some glass lids for their stuff, I'd be in bliss! 

pyrex "bake, serve 'n store" comes with both glass and BPA-free plastic/rubber lids. We use them and love them. They only have 2 sizes right now, but the sales guy at the outlet said they are new and if they become popular they will start making more sizes.

i also have some anchor-hocking ones that i love, but the glass lids slide around more, and i like that the pyrex have the plastic lids so i can throw them in the diaper bag or DH's lunch sack.

Aw shoot.  Now I want.  I wonder if they'd just sell me the lids...?