Today, due to the complexity of industrial life and the lack of time to take care of household chores, ceremonies and parties are no longer the same as before and there is no more news. It is not about the gathering of ladies of Majlis and Zazaf Shuri and these stories, therefore, nowadays, with the growth and advancement of technology, salted dish machines have played an important role in simplifying the task of washing dishes for housewives, and after that, factories manufacturing disposable dishes with Paying attention to simplifying this process, they began to produce disposable dishes that were not as simple as in the past and were able to produce suitable and stylish dishes with the use of beautiful molds that have a place in formal gatherings and parties. And on the other hand, there is no need to wash it and it is thrown away after one use, saving time. In short, when disposable containers entered the markets for the first time, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and promised themselves a healthier and, of course, more comfortable life. And it can be said that for years, these containers have even opened their place in our offerings and tables, and a long time has passed since offerings were distributed among people in trays and metal containers.
What is the material of disposable plastic containers?
Most disposable containers have been made of plastic from the past until today; Plastics are polymers that are prepared from the synthesis of raw materials called monomers. Monomers are toxic and harmful to human health; While polymers are neutral and have no problems. But the problem is that usually some monomer remains in the process of preparing polymers. If this process is carried out in accordance with the necessary standards, it will not cause a problem for people's health. For this reason, one should be very cautious in using plastics as food containers, and at the same time, any type of plastic should not be allowed to pack food.
Fortunately, for several years now, with the production of plant-based and degradable disposable containers, many of the problems of the unhealthy use of disposable containers in special conditions and even their disposal as waste and their danger to nature and the environment have been solved.
How is the quality of plastic foods monitored?
First of all, we should mention that distinguishing standard containers from non-authentic containers is a complicated matter and beyond the ability of ordinary people, and currently The reason for the unauthorized use of food grade baseless polymers in food packaging and storage, the correct identification of these products by people has become a matter of concern. In this regard, the Ministry of Health has tried to separate factories producing disposable containers from factories producing plastic parts for industrial use. In addition, factories producing plastic containers for food must have a manufacturing license. And in general, like many advanced industrial countries of the world, experts should be present in the factories to monitor the quality of such an important product that deals with people's lives. take.
What are the polystyrene containers and what are the reasons for their construction?
Maybe the Alimi name of this type of container is a bit unfamiliar to you, but don't worry, these are our own disposable foam containers; Polystyrene is used in water glasses, knives, forks, spoons and food containers; For example, in chalukbabis, containers that are in the form of foam are a type of polystyrene that uses hexane gas in their construction. This gas is released at a temperature of 160 degrees, the temperature of the food inside the container is 200 degrees, and the gas is transferred to the human body along with the food. Hexane gas causes complications such as headaches.
In the summer season, many people use disposable water bottles to prepare cool water by freezing water, it has been proven that when the ice in disposable containers melts, carcinogenic substances are released from the bottle wall into the water.
Clear polystyrene containers are made for cold drinks and it is dangerous to pour hot substances like tea into them.
Hot food in light-colored, glass disposable containers causes the release of monomers (chemicals) due to their weakness. The damage of disposable polystyrene containers is much greater when consuming acidic and fatty beverages such as soft drinks and cocoa than when consuming hot tea. .
⚫️ disposable containers or how many times?
Basically, disposable containers are made for one time use, because if repeated, very small grooves that are not even visible are formed in them, which In addition to predisposing a person to gastrointestinal infections due to the release of organic and industrial molecules into water or food, they expose people to various types of cancer.
⚫️ Can disposable plastic containers put into a macro?
Do not use plastic containers in the microwave, especially foods containing oil and fat, as heat and plastic and oil combine, which results in the production of dioxin (use Pyrex and porcelain containers).
Free monomer in disposable containers, PVC type, in the production process, some monomer remains, which enters the body with food and accumulates over time and exceeds the permissible concentration limit for humans. Also, food should not remain in these containers for more than 2 hours.
Of course, dishes called disposable dishes that can be used in the microwave are available in the market, which according to research, are still not harmful to the body in the best case, and they may only have eliminated the effect of radiation on the dish.
⚫️ Why shouldn't we abandon these containers in nature?
Unfortunately, we have to say that the removal of environmental pollution has reached a state of chaos for almost two decades due to the indiscriminate introduction of irreversible plastic materials into nature. Maybe you can find less places and places in the cities of our country where there is not a plastic container or a plastic bag.
During the visit to the border wall on the border of Iran and Pakistan in Mirjavah, I saw thousands of plastic pieces playing in the wind even on the height of our border wall and on the barbed wire. Plastic waste that remains for years and cannot be destroyed. Even when we go to the mountains and plains for rest and recreation, the sight of bags, containers and plastic waste distorts our beautiful view. The prevalence of single-use plastic materials has become so widespread that even some people prefer to use these containers at home, while they do not know whether these containers can be decomposed and returned to nature like other production waste or not! The main harm of this reckless consumerism is serious damage to the environment, national resources and human health.
