and used for storing violently reactive chemicals (HDPE, HDPP, PTFE — dense polyethylene, polypropylene, and teflon) but it’s best to check the specifics of the combination of container and contents. An online search... (1 reply, last updated by eatzalot January 25, 2008)

and possible harmful chemicals from the plastics and resins. there are only a few plastcis like HDPE that are chemically resistant to high proof alcohol. I have tried to contact brita baout this on several occasions, but never... (3 replies, last updated by JMF July 24, 2009)

need to clean them in the DW, but if you want to you’ll pretty much be limited to one of the synthetic materials – either polyethylene, plastic, or tempered glass. Of those options the polyethylene, sometimes listed... (7 replies, last updated by misterbrucie February 12, 2007)

MEC still carries Nalgene HDPE bottles. It is just the Lexan ones that have this potential problem. I think concern first surfaced in the context of lab ware that was washed in harsh detergents. If you are going to worry about... (15 replies, last updated by MakingSense December 14, 2007)

I’m very much in favor of recycling and the enforcement of it, so needless to say, I favor the 5c charge for HDPE grocery bags. People hate being hit in the wallet, so hopefully this added expense will encourage them to go... (98 replies, last updated by tracylee June 20, 2009)

for brining such as a 5-gallon HDPE bucket with a lid. 2 Days Prior: Prepare brine – bring 2 gallons water, 2 cups kosher salt, 1/4-cup light brown sugar just to the boiling point. Add 2 tbsp allspice, lot’s o’ fresh rosemary 1... (23 replies, last updated by kavawaka November 23, 2006)

1. We recycle all our newspaper printed with colored ink, keeping the black & white pages for the compost bin. 2. We recycle all plastic containers with type 1 (PETE) and type 2 (HDPE) designations: some plastic bags, detergent... (53 replies, last updated by opehlia payne June 12, 2009)

I recently learned that plastics labeled with PET, PETE, or, HDPE are safe for food storage. I was looking for glass refrigerator storage containers..... Here’s a site that explains:... (92 replies, last updated by alkapal October 15, 2008)

They are actually HDPE or “polyethylene”. (74 replies, last updated by Vexorg July 16, 2008)