"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
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> "Staycalm" > wrote
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>> "linda" > wrote
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>>> So then another idea we had was, well we're in the middle of painting
>>> our house currently and the buckets the paint comes in are quite large
>>> and have air tight sealing lids, so in theory over time we'll have a lot
>>> of great buckets from that, but I don't know what the plastic would be
>>> like really. I mean it's obviously not going to be heated or anything
>>> with food in, but I'm not keen on the idea of toxins being released over
>>> time into the food - anyone know if in general that would happen or not?
>>> For that matter I don't know if the tubs from Bunnings would be any good
>>> either in that regard, if it's not designed for food, maybe it's not
>>> safe.
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>> Try contacting Howards Storage World to see what they have. Also look in
>> the phone book for places that kit out restaurants, etc. They are sure to
>> have more info on bulk storage of stuff. Search under catering supplies?
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> Definitely look for a food supply store, or online source for restaurant
> supplies. Forget the paint cans. Even within the cans, I have to think
> you'll want a plastic bag because there will be air and that will dry out
> your food. You aren't saving anything if you wind up tossing half the
> food. Good luck.
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> nancy

Hi thanks, yes I'll check out Howards, and I've emailed some commercial
supply places too. I think the paint buckets would be airtight, but I'm
just not comfortable storing food in them I don't think, not knowing how the
plastic was finished.
Thanks for the suggestions.