For those putting plastics thru the dishwasher (top shelf) and I have done this myself, we may be putting more plastic in water supply. Bad. Dr. Oz said recently NOT to put ANY plastic in dishwasher. I used to wash hard plastic containers I take to restaurants for left overs. Now I wash them by hand! I have been substituting square glass containers that can go in dishwasher. 

Buying more food in bulk a key. Hummingbird has a huge food list that can be bought in bulk, almost all organic. The new quarterly rate sheet comes out in 2 weeks.  $500 food orders can get up to 20% off already reasonable rates. Or spend less, get discount, or join one of the 40+ food clubs that buy monthly. Also Growers Market at 454 Willamette a good source for reasonable food prices. Many food stores have bulk foods.  

When I get bags home, I store in wide mouth Mason jars several sizes: prevents mice.
Pizza boxes: I wash, dry and use it repeatedly. Have done this for years, have not seen anyone else do it.

Labels: moderation: safe