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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 6 MIN

Which Plastics Are Safe for Food Storage? Plastic Numbers Explained

from Green Living for Real Life · host Pam Mercet

💚 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/_________________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 kitchenMy goal is always real-life green living using simple changes that work for busy families that you can feel good about.If this episode was helpful, make sure to subscribe for more practical green living tips.

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