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[–] bigredgiraffe 3 points 2 years ago

As others have said and from what I have read it’s less a problem with the plastic and more about the inability to clean the small gaps between layers on the surface giving bacteria a place to grow that ends up being the bigger issue.

That said Fillimentium makes this PLA blend that is both recyclable/biodegradable and dishwasher safe so you can reuse it (at least according to the rep I talked to at a fest). Thanks for reminding me I have a sample I need to try out around here hah!