Comments on: Plastic-free in the freezer: airtight stainless steel food containers http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-freezer-airtight/ Learn to live life with less plastic... for the health of our bodies, our oceans, our planet. I don't buy new plastic. Join me on my plastic-free journey. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:55:13 +0000 hourly 1 By: Serina http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-freezer-airtight/comment-page-1/#comment-9909 Serina Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:48:35 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-the-freezer-airtight-stainless-steel-food-containers/#comment-9909 Anyone come up with a solution for freezing meats without plastic? Anyone come up with a solution for freezing meats without plastic?

]]> By: Jay at LifeWithoutPlastic http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-freezer-airtight/comment-page-1/#comment-6251 Jay at LifeWithoutPlastic Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:46:20 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-the-freezer-airtight-stainless-steel-food-containers/#comment-6251 Hi,<br />Thank you very kindly, Carolyn, for the helpful clarification and details - much appreciated. Sorry about making assumptions about your products - which look wonderful - just basing my comments on our own experiences with Chinese products, the quality of which does vary enormously. We are truly pleased that high quality products are becoming more and more accessible to all. So thank you for helping people decrease plastic use as soon and as easily as possible by also providing high quality, affordable alternatives.<br />All the best,<br />Jay Hi,
Thank you very kindly, Carolyn, for the helpful clarification and details – much appreciated. Sorry about making assumptions about your products – which look wonderful – just basing my comments on our own experiences with Chinese products, the quality of which does vary enormously. We are truly pleased that high quality products are becoming more and more accessible to all. So thank you for helping people decrease plastic use as soon and as easily as possible by also providing high quality, affordable alternatives.
All the best,
Jay

]]> By: Anonymous http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-freezer-airtight/comment-page-1/#comment-5762 Anonymous Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:15:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-the-freezer-airtight-stainless-steel-food-containers/#comment-5762 Hello,<br /><br />This is Carolyn from the Tickle Trunk. And yes, we too just had to respond to the comments we have read here. <br /><br />Firstly, we would like to say that we think Sanctus Mundo has done a wonderful job providing safe and quality products. <br /><br />They are correct, our airtight containers are not made by the same manufacturer, but they are incorrect in suggesting that they are not manufactured in Korea. They are. Our manufacturer has been making these containers for over 40 years, and they use only 18/10 stainless steel, the highest grade available. 18/8 or #304 is what is used in the Sanctus Mundo containers (almost as good).<br /><br />We have just chosen to go a different route with our pricing.<br /><br />We do sell other products that are manufactured in China- the birthplace of steel. Our selection of containers are all made of food grade stainless steel. We have been there twice to ensure our verified suppliers are indeed what they claim to be. Many responsible companies have there products manufactured there, ie. Klean Kanteen.<br /><br />We started our company due to a lack of affordable and safe alternatives to plastics. Safe containers should be available to everyone, without breaking the bank.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Carolyn Hello,

This is Carolyn from the Tickle Trunk. And yes, we too just had to respond to the comments we have read here.

Firstly, we would like to say that we think Sanctus Mundo has done a wonderful job providing safe and quality products.

They are correct, our airtight containers are not made by the same manufacturer, but they are incorrect in suggesting that they are not manufactured in Korea. They are. Our manufacturer has been making these containers for over 40 years, and they use only 18/10 stainless steel, the highest grade available. 18/8 or #304 is what is used in the Sanctus Mundo containers (almost as good).

We have just chosen to go a different route with our pricing.

We do sell other products that are manufactured in China- the birthplace of steel. Our selection of containers are all made of food grade stainless steel. We have been there twice to ensure our verified suppliers are indeed what they claim to be. Many responsible companies have there products manufactured there, ie. Klean Kanteen.

We started our company due to a lack of affordable and safe alternatives to plastics. Safe containers should be available to everyone, without breaking the bank.

Sincerely,

Carolyn

]]> By: Jay at LifeWithoutPlastic http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-freezer-airtight/comment-page-1/#comment-4926 Jay at LifeWithoutPlastic Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:49:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-the-freezer-airtight-stainless-steel-food-containers/#comment-4926 Hi Beth. Hope you're feeling better. Thanks for the great info on Brita and Preserve. I wanted to follow up on a couple of things...<br/> <br/>First off, we've listened to concerns from you and some of our customers (and our best instincts) and our airtight stainless steel containers no longer come with the plastic shrink wrap around them. Just the wonderful plastic-free container ready to use. Thanks for the extra nudge on that one. We're always open to feedback.<br/><br/>Second, we just have to respond to indigo's comments above. The containers indigo is referring to on the other site are actually NOT the same as our containers, which are the Sanctus Mundo brand (there is a Sanctus Mundo imprint on the bottom of our containers). Our manufacturer in Korea does not supply the Sanctus Mundo containers to anyone else in North America. These other containers may cost less than ours, but as we have so often found, you get what you pay for. This other site does not list the country of origin for its products, which is an immediate red flag. To be selling them at those prices, it is highly unlikely that the products are coming from Korea, which is one country known for the high quality of its stainless steel. Those prices are much more in line with products coming from China - and our experience has shown that quality must be stringently checked with anything coming out of China. We have solid trust relationships with our manufacturers - all of which are respected leaders in the field - and we test our products ourselves to be sure of their quality. Our prices reflect the enormous amount of time, energy and, yes, money, we put into sourcing and testing ONLY high quality products. So yes, you get what you pay for, and with Sanctus Mundo you can be sure you are getting high quality.<br/><br/>All the best,<br/>Jay Hi Beth. Hope you’re feeling better. Thanks for the great info on Brita and Preserve. I wanted to follow up on a couple of things…

First off, we’ve listened to concerns from you and some of our customers (and our best instincts) and our airtight stainless steel containers no longer come with the plastic shrink wrap around them. Just the wonderful plastic-free container ready to use. Thanks for the extra nudge on that one. We’re always open to feedback.

Second, we just have to respond to indigo’s comments above. The containers indigo is referring to on the other site are actually NOT the same as our containers, which are the Sanctus Mundo brand (there is a Sanctus Mundo imprint on the bottom of our containers). Our manufacturer in Korea does not supply the Sanctus Mundo containers to anyone else in North America. These other containers may cost less than ours, but as we have so often found, you get what you pay for. This other site does not list the country of origin for its products, which is an immediate red flag. To be selling them at those prices, it is highly unlikely that the products are coming from Korea, which is one country known for the high quality of its stainless steel. Those prices are much more in line with products coming from China – and our experience has shown that quality must be stringently checked with anything coming out of China. We have solid trust relationships with our manufacturers – all of which are respected leaders in the field – and we test our products ourselves to be sure of their quality. Our prices reflect the enormous amount of time, energy and, yes, money, we put into sourcing and testing ONLY high quality products. So yes, you get what you pay for, and with Sanctus Mundo you can be sure you are getting high quality.

All the best,
Jay

]]> By: indigo http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-freezer-airtight/comment-page-1/#comment-4730 indigo Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:41:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-the-freezer-airtight-stainless-steel-food-containers/#comment-4730 Hi,<br/>There is an amazing website http://www.thetickletrunk.com that sells the same containers at 1/2 the price!!! they also have tons of other cool stainless steel products. I e-mailed the company, and they assured that they are the exact same containers (the airtight ones) and also, that the stainless steel ice cube trays will be here in March. Hi,
There is an amazing website http://www.thetickletrunk.com that sells the same containers at 1/2 the price!!! they also have tons of other cool stainless steel products. I e-mailed the company, and they assured that they are the exact same containers (the airtight ones) and also, that the stainless steel ice cube trays will be here in March.

]]> By: Itsy http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-freezer-airtight/comment-page-1/#comment-4496 Itsy Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:28:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-the-freezer-airtight-stainless-steel-food-containers/#comment-4496 I have had good success using the large containers from http://happytiffin.com They are the latch style. The large size two tier i keep on my counter as one level holds a pound of coffee and the other tier holds my tea selections. I could see using them in the freezer too. And thanks for this very thourough blog posting about stainless steel containers. Long time coming! I have had good success using the large containers from http://happytiffin.com They are the latch style. The large size two tier i keep on my counter as one level holds a pound of coffee and the other tier holds my tea selections. I could see using them in the freezer too. And thanks for this very thourough blog posting about stainless steel containers. Long time coming!

]]> By: Fake Plastic Fish http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-freezer-airtight/comment-page-1/#comment-3864 Fake Plastic Fish Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:25:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-the-freezer-airtight-stainless-steel-food-containers/#comment-3864 Hi Sarah and Jessica. I wish I had an answer for you. I'll keep looking. Let me know if you find a solution before I do!<br/><br/>Joe -- If you're worried about your hands, you can handle them with a potholder. But I haven't had any problem with the frozen metal.<br/><br/>Beth Hi Sarah and Jessica. I wish I had an answer for you. I’ll keep looking. Let me know if you find a solution before I do!

Joe — If you’re worried about your hands, you can handle them with a potholder. But I haven’t had any problem with the frozen metal.

Beth

]]> By: sara http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-freezer-airtight/comment-page-1/#comment-3862 sara Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:08:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-the-freezer-airtight-stainless-steel-food-containers/#comment-3862 I second Jessica's question of what to do with foods that are not liquid, odd shaped, and/or in danger of freezer burn?<br/><br/>I've been freezing leftovers, broth, etc. in plastic zippy bags, sucking all the air out before sealing them, in order to prevent freezer burn, and I'd really like to find an alternative. I second Jessica’s question of what to do with foods that are not liquid, odd shaped, and/or in danger of freezer burn?

I’ve been freezing leftovers, broth, etc. in plastic zippy bags, sucking all the air out before sealing them, in order to prevent freezer burn, and I’d really like to find an alternative.

]]> By: Joe http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-freezer-airtight/comment-page-1/#comment-3630 Joe Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:15:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-the-freezer-airtight-stainless-steel-food-containers/#comment-3630 Maybe I'm missing something, but wouldn't the frozen metal hurt your hands when you pick up the container? I can just picture my hands getting stuck to the metal like that kid's tongue on the pole in A Christmas Story. Maybe I’m missing something, but wouldn’t the frozen metal hurt your hands when you pick up the container? I can just picture my hands getting stuck to the metal like that kid’s tongue on the pole in A Christmas Story.

]]> By: Allie http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-freezer-airtight/comment-page-1/#comment-3471 Allie Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:01:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/plastic-free-in-the-freezer-airtight-stainless-steel-food-containers/#comment-3471 Wow! Those are awesome. Wow! Those are awesome.

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