If you’re shopping around for plastic tableware, you’ve no doubt seen that plastic glasses and dishes come in a vast array of styles, types and even qualities these days. Since each promises a different set of features and benefits, choosing the right plastic tableware may seem a daunting task. But don’t despair! Here are...
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Ok, that’s an easy one! Of all the different plastics used to make plastic glasses, tumblers, stemware and dishes, only three are really unbreakable under impact: Polycarbonate, Tritan and Polypropylene.
When it comes to looks and pricing, Polycarbonate and Tritan plastic glasses are very similar. Glasses made from both of these plastics are rigid with glass-like clarity, are dishwasher-safe, and...
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Can you really rely on recycling numbers when shopping for BPA-Free plastic tableware?
A popular plastic, polycarbonate, has been the focus of recent media stories questioning whether the chemical BPA, used in this particular plastic, is safe for use in plastic glasses and dishes.
In truth, the the facts, science, pros and cons behind the BPA question could fill a lengthy article. But if you’re...
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Oh, the promise a plastic glass labeled "top rack dishwasher-safe" holds! Carefree kitchens with drinkware that's not only unbreakable, but dishwasher-friendly. But anyone with a dishwasher less than ten years old may hold a different view. Their "top rack dishwasher-safe" tumblers often come out of the top rack crackled, scaly or clouded - sometimes...
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