People generally report that glass provides about 10% better performance than plastic. And there is reason to believe that under windy conditions, glass is preferred since it doesn't flap in the wind and dissipate heat from the cooker. Plastic, however, is often recommended since is much less fragile and easier to transport and works plenty well. One excellent, easily-obtained plastic film is oven cooking bags. These are for sale in grocery stores and cost less than US$1 per bag.

Plastic containers hold up on the sales lot longer. Plastic pots can be obtained at little or no cost from landscape jobs or retail customers returning (recycling) the pots. When potting in plastic pots it is best to wait until the plants are well rooted (2 months or so) before sale. Biodegradable containers hold up on the sales lot about 8 months before the bottom of the pot degrades and the plant needs to be repotted. Plants are available for immediate sale. See similar questions...

Yes. All of the plastic used in our food/water dishes and food storage containers is FDA approved and safe for pets to eat from. See similar questions...

Glass is clearer and is scratch resistant, but plastic will not shatter into dangerous fragments if broken, either from the inside by an occupant, or by a falling branch from outside. Special glasses are available which are shatter resistant, similar to those used in vehicle windscreens. If children will be using the treehouse, make sure windows that can fully open are positioned over decked areas of the treehouse in case of a fall. See similar questions...

For short term beer contact (under 3 weeks) plastic works well, and has the advantage of being easier to handle and clean. Plastic can be used for both primary and secondary fermentation, as long as the total contact time of the beer with the plastic is three weeks or less. For long term lagering of beer, use a glass carboy, as glass is completely non porous, and has the advantage of giving you a good look at the fermenting beer. See similar questions...

The Beer and Wine making supply stores sells a 5 gallon plastic fermenting container that is shaped like a large bucket that has the same height to width ratio as a one gallon pickle jar. Clear glass is the ideal container to use to brew and store Kombucha Tea because of the continuing uncertainty of plastic components leaching into the fermenting liquid. However, if you prefer to use plastic it must be food-grade, suitable for wet acidic foods. See similar questions...

Uniform size containers take less storage space in your freezer, and I'll bring the appropriate containers for the entrees I'll be preparing each cooking date. Some clients prefer disposable containers; others want reusable. All the container options will be discussed at your assessment and you can decide which option will work best for you. See similar questions...

Better food safety for consumers, because utensils are not intended to go inside the bottle, as happens with dressings in jars. Plastic is better for transportation because of fewer broken bottles and less weight per bottle which helps us load more bottles onto each truck and thereby reduce the number of trucks on the roads See similar questions...

Our new bottles are better for you, your kids and the environment because they are lightweight, shatterproof and easily recyclable. We use only the best quality clear plastic bottles because they're easier and more efficient to recycle than glass. They're also the most widely recycled beverage container, and they're recycled to make such useful items as polar fleece and fiber-fill for jackets. See similar questions...

Tupperware (zip lock baggies are good too) - maximum dimensions - the 'food drawer' is 6in by 17in by 20in and so the container needs to be smaller (12in by 12in by 6in, according to 2006 and 2007 Running Light). After the initial Tupperware, use shoe boxes, flat rate USPS boxes or other disposable or recyclable containers for 'care package' delivery. The cadets have such limited space that they don't need extra Tupperware! See similar questions...

No. Coloured glass (also known as carnival glass or depression glass) contains its own toxins, and crystal bowls may contain lead. See similar questions...

No. You can put anything that you call a bottle or can into the same "Bottles and Cans" recycling bin. We are so clever with those names... See similar questions...

All of our lenses are made of plastic as they are lighter and more popular. Most spectacles are currently made with plastic lenses. If you would like glass please email us and we will advise you of costs etc See similar questions...

You can choose in most cases. If you are concerned with originality then you should select the appropriate top. If cost is a factor the plastic windows are less expensive and also cost less to ship. Glass is considered maintenance free and should last as long as your top. Plastic will deteriorate and how long it will last is dependent on many factors such as where it is stored, how much sun it is in, weather, etc. See similar questions...