Plastic utensils

nrvbrd Posted: Sep 23, 2003 09:41 AM

Plastic utensils

Can I ask a question?- Why do people save them?

I have been to people's houses for various functions and they use plastic utensils- which is ok- but when I go to throw it away after I finish using them, they catch a heart attack. 'NO, WE SAVE THEM, PUT THEM IN THE SINK TO BE WASHED'

Why do people do this?

THROW THEM AWAY- GO TO THE 99 CENTS STORE AND BUY A 100 PACK.

Sorry but that really annoys me.

Betty Posted: Sep 23, 2003 09:42 AM

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agreed!

NovemberSue Posted: Sep 23, 2003 09:43 AM

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Because they are CHEAP!

Danielle&Scott Posted: Sep 23, 2003 09:49 AM

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ewwww they wash them? My friends mom used to do that with the cheap plastic cups too

julybride444 Posted: Sep 23, 2003 09:52 AM

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SOME PEOPLE CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT!!!!

For those that do that, it probably isn't a money issue...it's that they don't want the next generation to have to deal with their trash that takes hundreds of years to decompose.......

nrvbrd Posted: Sep 23, 2003 09:54 AM

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Ok, I am all for the enviroment but can they put them in the recycling can then?

julybride444 Posted: Sep 23, 2003 09:57 AM

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Even if you put them in the recycle bin, it takes energy and money to recycle them. Plus, in many areas they are not recyclable, for example NYC. I'm not sure about your area. It's better to wash and reuse them.

1. Reuse, if that CAN'T be done
2. Recycle

Sage10.03 Posted: Sep 23, 2003 09:58 AM

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If that's the reason, then they shouldn't buy them...
I agree nrvbrd...

julybride444 Posted: Sep 23, 2003 10:01 AM

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I have plastic utensils that we may use for an outdoor bbq if there's a lot of people. I don't have enough 'real' silverware to serve 30 people....I wash and reuse. Not only that, the packaging itself is wasteful if you keep buying them.

Who cares if someone washes and reuses, what's the diff. between that and washing and reusing metal silverware?

nrvbrd Posted: Sep 23, 2003 10:11 AM

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As I said I see no problem with using them, but I personally would not re use them.

To each his own, I had no idea it was that serious of an issue.

julybride444 Posted: Sep 23, 2003 10:31 AM

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It's not a serious issue, sorry if I came across harsh! I just didn't understand why it would seem gross...we wash and reuse metal

Sage10.03 Posted: Sep 23, 2003 10:40 AM

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I guess it's just a pet peeve of mine b/c my father always did stuff like that...
He would rinse out plastic cups and stack them on the kitchen counters....drive my mom NUTS!!!!!

butterfly20 Posted: Sep 23, 2003 06:02 PM

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fh's grandmother does it... she saved them from some aniversary party of hers... but she at least admits she knows its silly...

i have formal silverware for 24 so i wont have that problem

jenny2penny Posted: Sep 23, 2003 06:05 PM

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oh that is bad!

smooch Posted: Sep 23, 2003 07:25 PM

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i just won't use plastic or paper. no paper plates, no paper towels, no paper napkins, no plastic utensil. i went to kmart and bought the cheap stuff for when we have a lot of people over. wash and store. that's what i do. for napkins, i have cloth ones that i wash weekly in the washing machine.

i'm all for saving the environment. i could go on and on about the things i do...

prncssrachel Posted: Sep 23, 2003 07:38 PM

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Hi, My name is Lazy, and I throw out plastic utensils
No, but seriously, I see the point about the environment and not having enough silverware for everyone at a large party. I just really consider myself lazy in that area. But considering I don't use plastic utensils all that much, that means I'm also not throwing that many away.

nrvbrd Posted: Sep 24, 2003 09:17 AM

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Good to hear different views.

xjulietx Posted: Sep 24, 2003 09:27 AM

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I think it depends on the quality of the plasticware. My parents will get plastic stuff for parties and if it is heavy duty, Dad washes it. If it is cheap (whatever was available) we will toss it.

FH's dad saved the plastic utensils we got when we flew to Poland on LOT airlines (Polish airline). They were a really cool shape and they were translucent royal blue. I understand why he saved them. They were sturdy and looked nice