{"id":1767,"date":"2022-06-16T09:12:33","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T14:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/?p=1767"},"modified":"2022-06-16T09:25:08","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T14:25:08","slug":"can-plastic-takeout-containers-be-reused","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/can-plastic-takeout-containers-be-reused\/","title":{"rendered":"Can plastic takeout containers be reused?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5>By Mya L. Koch<\/h5>\n<p>We all have that one kitchen cupboard \u2013 you know the one. It\u2019s got all of those plastic takeout containers you\u2019ve saved or purchased over the years. All shapes and sizes, for all kinds of uses. Big ones, small ones \u2013 all there for you when you need to stash the night\u2019s leftovers or take lunch to work.<\/p>\n<p>At MrTakeOutBags.com, we offer a vast line of plastic takeout containers. Dozens in various shapes, sizes, styles and colors. If you own a restaurant, there\u2019s one for just about any kind of food you\u2019re offering.<\/p>\n<p>But one question you \u2013 or your patrons \u2013 might be asking is \u201cCan my plastic takeout containers be reused?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The short answer is an enthusiastic ABSOLUTELY!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Give your plastic takeout containers a new life<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1772 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/plastic-takeout-container-for-leftovers.jpg\" alt=\"reusing containers for leftovers or lunches\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/plastic-takeout-container-for-leftovers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/plastic-takeout-container-for-leftovers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/plastic-takeout-container-for-leftovers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/plastic-takeout-container-for-leftovers-175x117.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/plastic-takeout-container-for-leftovers-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These days, as we are all more conscious about what we are tossing into the garbage and, ultimately, into the landfill, it\u2019s comforting to know our plastic takeout containers can keep on working for us.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are looking at our tiniest round plastic food containers or biggest square ones \u2013 or all those in between \u2013 take a sec and think about all you can do.<\/p>\n<p>Have lunches to pack? That plastic food container you picked up your sesame noodles in is a great fit for a bowl of homemade soup for work the next day.<\/p>\n<p>Need to make sandwiches for a picnic, but don\u2019t want to waste a bunch of plastic sandwich bags? No problem! They\u2019ll fit great in one of our rectangle shaped plastic takeout containers. You can even sort the treats by flavor \u2013 bologna in the red ones, vegetarian in green, chicken in the orange ones.<\/p>\n<p>Leftover pizza, but not enough to justify shoving that box into your stuffed fridge? Grab that 48 oz square container to keep them in until your ready for more. It\u2019s a great fit!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/heat-and-cold-resistance-of-cube.jpg\" alt=\"heat and cold resistance of takeout containers\" width=\"800\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/heat-and-cold-resistance-of-cube.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/heat-and-cold-resistance-of-cube-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/heat-and-cold-resistance-of-cube-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/heat-and-cold-resistance-of-cube-175x77.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/heat-and-cold-resistance-of-cube-450x197.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Hot, cold don\u2019t bother them<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, it\u2019s hard to know whether reusing a plastic takeout container is really safe. Folks worry about the plastics breaking down, melting, cracking or changing the taste of food.<\/p>\n<p>But peace of mind comes along with our plastic takeout containers, too.<\/p>\n<p>They can go from the freezer, to the fridge to the microwave \u2013 safely. Here are the benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stackable<\/li>\n<li>Dishwasher safe (top rack)<\/li>\n<li>Freezer safe<\/li>\n<li>Hot liquid safe<\/li>\n<li>Microwavable<\/li>\n<li>Leak resistant<\/li>\n<li>Renewable<\/li>\n<li>Recyclable<\/li>\n<li>BPA free, in most cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What is BPA?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bpa.png\" alt=\"Bisphenol A header\" width=\"800\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bpa.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bpa-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bpa-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bpa-175x77.png 175w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bpa-450x197.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to the Mayo Clinic website, mayoclinic.org, BPA stands for bisphenol A, an industrial chemical used since the 1950s to make some plastics and resins. These polycarbonate plastics are often used in containers that store foods and drinks.<\/p>\n<p>Some research has shown that small amounts of BPA can leach into food or beverage from containers made with the compound. Long-term exposure is a concern because of possible \u201chealth effects on the brain and prostate gland of fetuses, infants and children.\u201d Additional research suggested a possible link between BPA and increased blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<p>However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has said that it\u2019s safe at low levels.<\/p>\n<p>Not having it included in our plastic takeout containers provides another level of confidence in this type of easy-to-use packaging.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-comp-cube-blog-image.jpg\" alt=\"Divided 3 compartment containers\" width=\"800\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-comp-cube-blog-image.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-comp-cube-blog-image-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-comp-cube-blog-image-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-comp-cube-blog-image-175x77.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-comp-cube-blog-image-450x197.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Divide and Conquer<\/h2>\n<p>Some of the takeout containers you\u2019ll find at MrTakeOutBags.com are also divided. This only makes it easier to reuse and pack lunches for yourself, the kiddos or your better half. Another great idea: grab a bunch the next time your church or community group is hosting a large event. Roast beef on one side, potatoes on the other and everything stays fresh for your crowd.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line is that today\u2019s plastic takeout containers provide both convenience and peace of mind.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Where to find plastic takeout containers online<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-color-cube-rectangular-shot.jpg\" alt=\"4 colors of rectangular plastic takeout containers\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-color-cube-rectangular-shot.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-color-cube-rectangular-shot-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-color-cube-rectangular-shot-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-color-cube-rectangular-shot-175x44.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-color-cube-rectangular-shot-450x113.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here are some links to our popular plastic takeout containers:<\/p>\n<p>Orange Meal Prep \/ Takeout Containers: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/store\/orange-meal-prep-takeout-containers.html\">https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/store\/orange-meal-prep-takeout-containers.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Red Meal Prep \/ Takeout Containers: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/store\/red-meal-prep-takeout-containers.html\">https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/store\/red-meal-prep-takeout-containers.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lime Green Meal Prep \/ Takeout Containers: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/store\/green-meal-prep-takeout-containers.html\">https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/store\/green-meal-prep-takeout-containers.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Microwavable Plastic Food Containers: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/store\/plastic-food-containers.html\">https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/store\/plastic-food-containers.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Mya L. Koch We all have that one kitchen cupboard \u2013 you know the one. It\u2019s got all of those plastic takeout containers you\u2019ve saved or purchased over the years. All shapes and sizes, for all kinds of uses. Big ones, small ones \u2013 all there for you when you need to stash the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1768,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,31],"tags":[52,50,54,51,53],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.1 (Yoast SEO v24.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Can plastic takeout containers be reused?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We are all more conscious about what toss in the garbage and in the landfill. 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