With the recent media attention surrounding plastics and their dangers, today Tupperware released a set of Q&A's and other information to help our customers understand how it affects Tupperware.

The main issue surrounds polycarbonate - specifically about bisphenol A (BPA). As a part of many children's products, this chemical has been the primary target for scrutiny and concerns.

Please be relieved to know that none of the children's products sold in the USA or Canada contain BPA. 

So, DOES Tupperware use polycarbonate in any of its products? The answer is yes. It is found mainly in our key microwave containers such as the RockNServes and HeatNServes, as well as a few of our higher end serving pieces - such as the Sheerly Elegant bowls.

Here's some of the important answers Tupperware released today:

A: Yes, Tupperware’s Research and Development group has found that polycarbonate creates the highest quality and most durable products for our consumers. Consumers have consistently asked for durable, microwave-safe products, and we believe that polycarbonate is a good choice for meeting this need.

Polycarbonate is used in a small percentage of our products, primarily those intended for high heat resistance, as well as some serving lines (see listing of Tupperware products which contain polycarbonate.)

 

Q: Does Tupperware consider polycarbonate to be safe for use in its consumer products?

A: Based on the repeated governmental scrutiny that polycarbonate has had by various regulatory agencies, Tupperware continues to believe the material is safe. As we have the highest regard and concern for the safety of our consumers, however, we will continue to closely monitor this scientific debate and conduct our own research into the best materials for use in Tupperware products.

 

Q: Why does Tupperware not place recycling codes on the bottom of their products?

A: The raw material identification (recycling) code was created to facilitate plastic recycling. This code is a triangle symbol that features a number from 1 to 7 to assist consumers in separating plastics for recycling purposes based on the type of plastic material used.

Because Tupperware products contain a lifetime guarantee and were not originally intended for recycling, they were not labeled with recycle codes. Now that the code system and recycling practices have become more widely adopted internationally, Tupperware will begin to  systematically place raw material codes (recycling codes) on all products.

To read the whole article, along with a list of our current product lines and their plastics, click THIS LINK!