Comments on: Glass jars & lids: The Final Word (I hope!) http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-final-word-i-hope/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:42:55 -0700 hourly 1 By: Martha http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-final-word-i-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-3833 Martha Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:27:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-the-final-word-i-hope/#comment-3833 I was discouraged when I learned that the metal lids I use for my ball jars contain bpa (even thought they don't seem to have any kind of coating).<br/>If you need bpa-free lids for storage with your mason jars, jarden makes bpa-free plastic lids for regular and wide-mouth jars (for more information, see <br/>http://www.freshpreserving.com/products/ball__regular_mouth_plastic_storage_caps/46.php?page_id=19<br/>These lids are sold on amazon.com and elsewhere, I'm sure<br/>Also, weck makes glass canning jars with glass lids and rubber rings. They are attractive but pricey. I was discouraged when I learned that the metal lids I use for my ball jars contain bpa (even thought they don’t seem to have any kind of coating).
If you need bpa-free lids for storage with your mason jars, jarden makes bpa-free plastic lids for regular and wide-mouth jars (for more information, see
http://www.freshpreserving.com/products/ball__regular_mouth_plastic_storage_caps/46.php?page_id=19
These lids are sold on amazon.com and elsewhere, I’m sure
Also, weck makes glass canning jars with glass lids and rubber rings. They are attractive but pricey.

]]> By: Fake Plastic Fish http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-final-word-i-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-3803 Fake Plastic Fish Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:38:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-the-final-word-i-hope/#comment-3803 Hi Amelia. I haven't found a plastic-free travel mug myself. The one I use is stainless steel with a polypropylene lid, which does not contain BPA.<br/><br/>Let us know if you find one!<br/><br/>Beth Hi Amelia. I haven’t found a plastic-free travel mug myself. The one I use is stainless steel with a polypropylene lid, which does not contain BPA.

Let us know if you find one!

Beth

]]> By: Anonymous http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-final-word-i-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-3802 Anonymous Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:35:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-the-final-word-i-hope/#comment-3802 Hi there.. .<br/><br/>I'm wondering if you can help me find a lidded coffee cup without plastic. The BPA scare has forced us to swear off plastics, but even the stainless steel or ceramic coffee cups have plastic lids... which then come in contact with the hot liquid as you drink. Any suggestions?? thanks, <br/>Amelia Hi there.. .

I’m wondering if you can help me find a lidded coffee cup without plastic. The BPA scare has forced us to swear off plastics, but even the stainless steel or ceramic coffee cups have plastic lids… which then come in contact with the hot liquid as you drink. Any suggestions?? thanks,
Amelia

]]> By: Anonymous http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-final-word-i-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-2519 Anonymous Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:26:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-the-final-word-i-hope/#comment-2519 Thank you so much for your information Beth. This site is so helpful. Some industries (like the plastic industry), and the government have only recently started publisizing the dangers regarding things that we use every day. I find that it so deeply disturbing.<br/><br/>On the flip side of that, there are people like you who offer their knowledge and expertise for all of us. Thank you so very much for this blog, I've learned so much, and I think we are all going to be healthier because of you =-)<br/>I wish you the best in health and love<br/><br/>Bethy =-) Thank you so much for your information Beth. This site is so helpful. Some industries (like the plastic industry), and the government have only recently started publisizing the dangers regarding things that we use every day. I find that it so deeply disturbing.

On the flip side of that, there are people like you who offer their knowledge and expertise for all of us. Thank you so very much for this blog, I’ve learned so much, and I think we are all going to be healthier because of you =-)
I wish you the best in health and love

Bethy =-)

]]> By: Fake Plastic Fish http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-final-word-i-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-2506 Fake Plastic Fish Fri, 30 May 2008 20:30:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-the-final-word-i-hope/#comment-2506 Hi Bethy. It's fine to put boiling water in a glass jar. Just don't put the lid on it. Because we have found that the inside of the lid contains BPA, the same chemical in Nalgene bottles and inside cans. But the glass itself is perfectly safe.<br/><br/>Using a glass jar with lid that contains a tiny bit of BPA is way better than using a can lined with it or plastic bottle containing it because it's only in the top and probably won't touch your water. Hi Bethy. It’s fine to put boiling water in a glass jar. Just don’t put the lid on it. Because we have found that the inside of the lid contains BPA, the same chemical in Nalgene bottles and inside cans. But the glass itself is perfectly safe.

Using a glass jar with lid that contains a tiny bit of BPA is way better than using a can lined with it or plastic bottle containing it because it’s only in the top and probably won’t touch your water.

]]> By: Anonymous http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-final-word-i-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-2500 Anonymous Fri, 30 May 2008 16:11:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-the-final-word-i-hope/#comment-2500 Hi Beth,<br/><br/>I'm Bethy! haha. <br/>So, I have a question.<br/>I've been using a glass Ragu jar to store my water in (when I am at work and on the go).<br/>I love tea, so I decided to put some boiling water in the glass Ragu jar and make tea. Now I'm paraoid though because I'm worried that somehow the glass jar will release toxins or something like that (like my Nalgene bottle did when I faithfully carried it around for two years thinking it was safe). <br/>So, if Beth or anyone knows if it's safe or unsafe to put boiling water in a Ragu bottle, I'd be much obliged for the info.<br/>Thanks! Hi Beth,

I’m Bethy! haha.
So, I have a question.
I’ve been using a glass Ragu jar to store my water in (when I am at work and on the go).
I love tea, so I decided to put some boiling water in the glass Ragu jar and make tea. Now I’m paraoid though because I’m worried that somehow the glass jar will release toxins or something like that (like my Nalgene bottle did when I faithfully carried it around for two years thinking it was safe).
So, if Beth or anyone knows if it’s safe or unsafe to put boiling water in a Ragu bottle, I’d be much obliged for the info.
Thanks!

]]> By: Fake Plastic Fish http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-final-word-i-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-2370 Fake Plastic Fish Wed, 14 May 2008 09:27:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-the-final-word-i-hope/#comment-2370 Wow, Alyssia. That's a bummer. I forwarded the info to Amanda at Enviroblog.<br/><br/>I guess I'll just make sure my food doesn't touch the lid. I can't imagine it would hurt to store grains and beans in them, which is what I do. And for wet food, I guess I just won't fill them all the way up to the top. Wow, Alyssia. That’s a bummer. I forwarded the info to Amanda at Enviroblog.

I guess I’ll just make sure my food doesn’t touch the lid. I can’t imagine it would hurt to store grains and beans in them, which is what I do. And for wet food, I guess I just won’t fill them all the way up to the top.

]]> By: alyssia http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-final-word-i-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-2368 alyssia Wed, 14 May 2008 06:08:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-the-final-word-i-hope/#comment-2368 i just wanted to say that after reading your blog on jar lids, i looked and looked for information about what the mason jar lid liner is made of and right on the ball/kerr website under their faqs it says that the lid liner contains BPA: <br/><br/>http://www.freshpreserving.com/pages/faq/42.php <br/><br/>big bummer. have you been able to find mason jar lids without the lining? also, i looked into buying waxed paper discs/circles to protect food from the plastic lining, but can only find them in the u.k. does anyone know where you can buy these? they are traditionally used for jam making, but i want to use them for yogurt making. i just wanted to say that after reading your blog on jar lids, i looked and looked for information about what the mason jar lid liner is made of and right on the ball/kerr website under their faqs it says that the lid liner contains BPA:

http://www.freshpreserving.com/pages/faq/42.php

big bummer. have you been able to find mason jar lids without the lining? also, i looked into buying waxed paper discs/circles to protect food from the plastic lining, but can only find them in the u.k. does anyone know where you can buy these? they are traditionally used for jam making, but i want to use them for yogurt making.

]]> By: Anonymous http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-final-word-i-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-1173 Anonymous Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:34:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-the-final-word-i-hope/#comment-1173 Hey, I just found your blog doing a search for tips on freezing with glass jars, as my last experiment didn't go very well. It's good to find someone else who understands and won't just give me a blank look when I say, "Yes, I know, but I don't *want* to use plastic containers." You rock. Hey, I just found your blog doing a search for tips on freezing with glass jars, as my last experiment didn’t go very well. It’s good to find someone else who understands and won’t just give me a blank look when I say, “Yes, I know, but I don’t *want* to use plastic containers.” You rock.

]]> By: rainypenguin http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-final-word-i-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-402 rainypenguin Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:44:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/glass-jars-lids-the-final-word-i-hope/#comment-402 Thank you sooo much for this info! With me trying not to buy plastic-packaged products anymore, this is exactly the type of stuff I need to know. And now I don't have to figure this out on my own, which is great. Thanks again! Thank you sooo much for this info! With me trying not to buy plastic-packaged products anymore, this is exactly the type of stuff I need to know. And now I don’t have to figure this out on my own, which is great. Thanks again!

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