Are you putting your Tupperware in the microwave?

[twinkles**stars]

is Tupperware BPA free?

Tupperware follows the recommendations and guidelines of governmental regulatory agencies regarding materials that may be used in our high quality products. The Company also acknowledges the attitudes of consumers regarding products containing BPA. In its continuous search for the best materials for use in its products, Tupperware has found other materials with improved performance characteristics that have been approved by regulators to be BPA free to replace polycarbonate. As of March 2010, items sold by Tupperware US & CA are BPA free.

But not the case here in Australia?

[lis351]

But not the case here in Australia?

Well, if its not, the reps are in big trouble. The ones I have seen in the last few years claim all of their plasticware to be BPA free. Also, down the plastic aisle of local supermarkets, almost all of the drinking bottles and plastics also have stickers attached claiming to be BPA free.

I dont like Tupperware anyway. LOL

[twinkles**stars]

They may claim it Lis but I can't find a clear reference to it. Not a huge fan myself and so much else out there equally as good IMO.

I do like the plastic bottles that are actually moulded with the BPA free logo on the bottom, it seems more realiable than a sticker?

[***super_nova***]

No, I do not put any plastic in microwave, actually I do not store my food in plastic, haven't done for years.  Do not use plastic at all if it can be helped, even my dogs get fed from metal or ceramic dishes.

[*mrgrizz*]

no i only use stainless steel bowls

[kitty-kat1234]

Nope dont use plastic in the microwave at all,only use glass,have for years.

[cherry*135]

No, I don't. I am  aware that most Tupperware products I have are not recommended as suitable use in mircrowaves.

I have read the following  before on Tupperware Au site:

What about BPA?

Bisphenol A, commonly abbreviated as BPA, is an organic compound with two phenol functional groups. Bisphenol A is used primarily to make plastics, and products containing bisphenol A-based plastics have been in commerce for more than 50 years.

It is a key monomer in production of epoxy resins and in the most common form of polycarbonate plastic. Concerns about the use of bisphenol A in consumer products have been regularly reported in the news media since 2008.

In regards to BPA and Tupperware, of particular importance is this excerpt from our 2008 report:

"Tupperware has also conducted studies through independent testing laboratories to confirm the safety of our materials and has found the migration levels of BPA in our polycarbonate products to be well within acceptable levels specified by the governmental regulatory agencies."

Polycarbonate is not used in Tupperware children’s toys.

For more information, click here.

For a complete list of Tupperware recycling codes and the plastics used in their manufacture, click here.

[just_me_karen]

I threw my Tupperware and my microwave in the bin. Tupperware is so overpriced and the lids always go walkies.

[lis351]

My microwave died about 4 or so months ago and I just never got round to replacing it. reheating is a bit of a problem, but thats the only thing we miss, everything else I learned to adjust.

And my dogs are fed out of steel bowls, I couldnt possibly give them plastic, Id have to replace it every few days! 

[b3llag1na]

Only the Tupperare designed for use in the microwave - it works beautifully