Comments on: Alternatives to cling film that are so good, you will never need it again!

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 23:12:20 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Anonymous, aluminum foil is recyclable but of course we are again using a lot of resources to remake it into what ever it is made into.However cling film just goes to land fill and the break down (if it ever occurs is very slow and toxic).Toxic to the ground and water tables and to the birds and animals that frequent landfills.

By: Helen Anderson

Helen Anderson — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 10:11:13 +0000

Everytime you pull off a length of cling film to quickly over a pot for the fridge, or wrap your lunch… stop a second, and think about the whale, whose stomach your used cling film will end up in!

By: Zoe

Zoe — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 19:44:17 +0000

In reply to Zoe. Plastic freezer boxes aren't ideal but they are reusable which is better than throwaway bags. I think plastic is more of a problem with hot foods and less so with cold foods, but I'm not an expert so don't quote me on that!

By: Cheryl N

Cheryl N — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 19:36:18 +0000

In reply to Zoe. Thought either way the plastic leached chemicals into food :(

By: Pie

Pie — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 13:34:38 +0000

I always thought cling film shouldn't be used for freezing as it is potentially carcinogenic. I hate the stuff but my partner loves it so I'm looking for alternatives.

By: Zoe

Zoe — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 20:23:25 +0000

Thanks for your comment anonymous – I don't know what is worse, foil or clingfilm but I have another blog post about not using foil or baking paper here: http://www.ecothriftyliving.com/2014/02/how-to-stop-using-foil-and-baking-paper.html

By: Zoe

Zoe — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 20:21:03 +0000

At least the plastic lids are reusable, which is way better than clingfilm. Plus glass storage containers are great because they are non-reactive (so don't leach nasty chemicals into your food) and because you can see what's in them, so are less likely to forget about the contents, which means less food waste.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 00:25:10 +0000

I suspect foil is worse than clingfilm…

By: Laura // No More Spending

Laura // No More Spending — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 08:33:03 +0000

I've been slowly buying glass storage with lids (plastic lids unfortunately), and so I'm hoping the cling film I have will be the last one I buy. I'm onto foil now – just read your post on it. My first thought was about cooking fish too!

By: Zoe

Zoe — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 16:41:12 +0000

Glad it was helpful Sandy. I use a lot of takeaway style plastic tubs with lids which I found being sold in my local Chinese store or cash and carry type places. They do break every so often but can be reused over and over again. I have been looking into alternative freezer boxes and am considering getting some stainless steel ones when my year of eco challenges is over!