Tupperware successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a group of lenders acquired the brand name and intellectual property in late 2024 for $ 23.5 million in cash and over $ 63 million in debt relief. The reorganized entity operates privately as "The New Tupperware Company", delisted from the NYSE.
Iconic American container brand, Tupperware, has returned to South Africa under a new name, TuppAfrica.
Yes, you should throw out or repurpose old Tupperware. Experts recommend tossing plastic food containers if they are cracked, deeply scratched, warped from the microwave, stained, or retain odors, as these signs indicate degraded plastic that can leach chemicals or harbor bacteria.
Yes, Tupperware replaces old, broken, or defective items under their Limited Lifetime Warranty, though the process has shifted primarily to digital vouchers instead of direct physical replacements.
Tupperware filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to insurmountable debt, changing consumer habits, and a failure to modernize its iconic direct-sales model.
You do not need to throw away all your plastic containers immediately, but you should stop using them for heating food and replace old or scratched containers.
Big news for South Africa: Tupperware is making a comeback under a new name — TuppAfrica. After shutting down at the end of 2024 and with the US parent filing for bankruptcy, the brand has been revived locally through a new license deal.
Yes, Tupperware products generally come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. This covers items that chip, crack, break, or peel under normal, non-commercial household use.
No, Tupperware is no longer made in the USA. In early 2025, the company officially closed its last remaining American manufacturing plant in Hemingway, South Carolina. All production for the U.S. and Canadian markets has shifted to their existing plant in Lerma, Mexico.
Yes, Tupperware is sold in major physical retail stores. Breaking from its traditional direct-sales model, you can now purchase Tupperware products in-store and online at retailers like Target and Macy's.
No, using 1970s Tupperware for food is generally not recommended. While it is highly collectible, vintage plastic poses several health and structural risks:
Specialised Recycling
Bedsheets & Linen in good condition are often collected in door-to-door collection drives and cash for trash events. Items that don't meet their quality standards may be rejected or sent for incineration.
Pyrex cannot be recycled in standard curbside programs because it is designed to withstand extreme temperatures, meaning it has a much higher melting point than standard glass jars and bottles.
Rubbermaid is the clear winner for everyday kitchen versatility, primarily due to the budget-friendly, leak-proof, and stain-resistant performance of its Rubbermaid Brilliance Line. Tupperware excels in modular organization and offers a superior lifetime warranty, but typically comes at a higher price point.
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If your Tupperware container has a snowflake symbol on it, don't worry about freezer damage—that symbol means it's freezer safe.
The healthiest containers for storing food are glass, stainless steel, and ceramic. These materials are inert, meaning they won't leach harmful chemicals like BPA, phthalates, or PFAS into your meals—even when exposed to heat.
You do not need to throw away all your plastic containers immediately, but you should stop using them for heating food and replace old or scratched containers.
Yes, you can easily buy replacement lids for Tupperware. The easiest route is to order directly from the Tupperware Seals and Lids page, contact a local Tupperware consultant, or check secondary marketplaces like eBay's Tupperware Lids Category or Etsy's Tupperware Market.
While there is no set timeframe for replacing plastic food containers, experts say they should be tossed out when they show visible wear, chips, cracks, or signs of stains and odors. In place of plastic containers, experts recommend opting for glass or stainless steel instead.
Recycling Symbols
All of the plastic food containers that we examined in our kitchen were branded with the number 5, which means they're made of PP, or polypropylene. That's a cloudy plastic generally considered to be food safe.
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Tupperware as a brand went fully BPA-free in 2010. Items made before 2010 could contain BPA. Bisphenol-A (BPA) has been linked to numerous health issues, but the FDA reports that it's unlikely to be harmful at the levels it's present in our daily lives.
To get damaged or defective Tupperware replaced, visit the Tupperware Brand Warranty portal. Fill out the claim form, provide a photo of the damage and the "mold number" stamped into the product, and pay the required shipping and handling fees.
Yes, Tupperware is sold in major physical retail stores. Breaking from its traditional direct-sales model, you can now purchase Tupperware products in-store and online at retailers like Target and Macy's.