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To want to write to my MP about Chinese plastic tubs

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mismomary · 27/09/2025 08:28

Yesterday I was going to cook a chicken casserole. All the ingredients were purchased, some already laid out on the kitchen counter. I was looking forward to it. I knew it was going to take about an hour to make. But somehow I couldn't get my arse in gear. It's an exeat weekend and I just flopped on the sofa watching a film with DC and lit the fire. Chicken casserole didn't happen and suddenly everyone is starving. So out come the ancient Chinese menus. I've even written "don't do it" on one. But we did it.

And it arrives in trillions of those plastic tubs. I already a cupboard dedicated to them, three columns - large, small, lids. I don't need any more and they are non recyclable. Aren't they? Aren't they the single use plastic that is supposed to be banned? I don't understand. Why can't we do the glamorous cardboard boxes like America. Why?????

OP posts:
Tiredofwhataboutery · 27/09/2025 08:36

Those glamorous cardboard boxes will be made of a multi layered material that you struggle to recycle. It’s like Pringles tubes. First you’d have to seperate the bonded layers. Those pjs in plastic tubs can be recycled or reused. Maybe batch cooks lots of chicken casserole for the freezer?

MrJumpyLegs · 27/09/2025 08:36

Single use? I’ve got a drawerful. And a freezer!

Gallivant · 27/09/2025 08:34

They are recyclable. But they're also reusable, and handy for storing all kinds of things.

Teenageneerdowell · 27/09/2025 08:34

One of the things that puts me off takeaways - the mountains of plastic that's created. It might be recyclable but it's not very sustainable.

mismomary · 27/09/2025 08:34

You can just tell by looking at them that they are non recyclable. That sturdy plastic. And no recyclable symbols on them.

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ThreePointOneFourOneFiveNine · 27/09/2025 08:34

I’d be very surprised if they’re non recyclable. Can we have a picture please?

oncemoreuntothebeachdearfriends · 27/09/2025 08:34

Cardboard boxes are lined with plastic and not recyclable.

BilbaoBaggage · 27/09/2025 08:33

They're recyclable.

warmapplepies · 27/09/2025 08:33

They are recyclable Confused

bluebettyy · 27/09/2025 08:33

i think they’re recyclable in most councils?

Tigerthatcametobrunch · 27/09/2025 08:32

Vote with your feet and don't buy from them if it means that much to you.

"Glamorous" cardboard boxes 😂😂😂 I've heard it all now!!

BIWI · 27/09/2025 08:31

Why would you think that they’re non-recyclable?

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