Induction hob

[AE-NMidlands]

Bacofoil is "aiming" at a 2025 pledge "made with 70% recycled resources (bringing us closer to our goal of using only recycled or renewable raw materials in our products by 2025) and are dishwasher safe"

The "new" recyclable!?? clingfilm (for proper industrial processing based on TUV composting ..which is sadly not compliant with many green waste bin collections as I've mentioned previously. ...after chatting with the bacofoil representative today they learnt what I learnt about rejected waste due to dumb councils not opening their eyes as to recyclable & really recyclable ...the effwits (amey run bin lorry services here)

https://www.bacofoil.co.uk/product/baco ... ut-system/

maybe not quite such a good idea... https://www.theguardian.com/environment ... xins-study has

The review also highlighted widespread “illicit” recycling in which industry uses non-food grade plastic made with flame retardants and other toxic compounds in recycled food packaging. Despite strict regulations on which types of plastic can be used for food contact, studies identified recycled electronics in the US, South Korea and European markets.

“There are clear indications of brominated flame retardants that came from your old TV, computer, keyboard,” Geueke said. “It’s certainly not legal.”

The review identified similar problems with reusable plastic items for food contact, such as kitchen utensils, water bottles, tableware, baby bottles, water dispensers, tubing of milking machines and more.

Food from plastic’s first use or detergents used to clean the material can be absorbed and cause chemical changes and contamination in reused material, as can heating it or otherwise using it in a way it is not designed to be.

Consumers can protect themselves by avoiding plastic as much as possible, bringing non-plastic carryout packages to restaurants and moving food products from plastic packaging to containers made of safer materials.

[Moxi]

Joe,

You are looking for a flip toaster, sometimes referred to as a flip flop toaster, searches haven't shown a modern version but I would think that an old unit could be easily refurbished to work again or indeed you could make up your own as the basic detail is very straight forward.

Could be a pleasant long term project sourcing the bits in an ad hoc fashion until you are ready to build.

Examples here

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Vi ... ML&first=1

Moxi

[Moxi]

Possibly something on Alibaba or similar web sites? - not spotted anything on Amazon tho

Moxi

[Mr Gus]

Yes, I was waiting for that, this past week has been full of it (understandably)

Part of the solution relies on "assured suppliers" (though even nasa suffers from fraud in the supply chain (shuttle tiles anyone) !?

Bacofoil may be the next "findus" meat scandal, but is hopefully a big enough global company to stay clean!

Everythings a gamble these days but as far as my sous vide bags are concerned I stay low (enough to pasteurise) & reduce temp after a cook, to be safer in general.

(not testing to destruction IS a concern mind, too much uncertainty without knowing batches limitations)

[Mr Gus]

joe, 1sided toast = an ebay dualit (faulty) ..they sell the parts, check youtube for "how to's"
Most consumers will flog a semi working one cheaply as is, without a thought to repair!
(dualit spares are affordable, generally)

For instance..

[Stinsy]

The timer in my Dualit toaster failed after 8 years, I replaced it cheaply and simply, that was 10years ago. Sure I spent £350 on a toaster and could’ve spent £10. But it is lovely, super reliable, and parts are available should it need another repair.

Worth spending a little extra for BIFL products sometimes…

[Krill]

I have a dualit toaster and I give it some hammer. I handily recommend one for the BIFL aspect.

[Joeboy]

Used to see the dualit gear offshore sometimes. I'll keep an eye out, thanks to all!

[Mr Gus]

Various "types" (& presumably quality) would go for the older classic looking models, ..the downside is you cannot cancel the clockwork timer (a sin for folks such as us)

[Stinsy]

Various "types" (& presumably quality) would go for the older classic looking models, ..the downside is you cannot cancel the clockwork timer (a sin for folks such as us)

As the brand got popular they started sticking the brand on any old crap. If you want BIFL you have to buy one of the traditional ones.