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The Rise of Tupperware: From Industrial Waste to Household Necessity
05:55 - 09:48 (03:53)
In the 1940s, Earl Tupper was on the cutting edge of the plastics industry, figuring out how to mold them into the right shape and keep them from being oily or falling apart. He created Tupperware and pioneered the direct selling approach of parties to market the product, which became a household necessity.
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In the 1930s and '40s, plastic manufacturing was booming in one American town, which became a hub for all things plastic.
05:55 - 07:43 (01:48)
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In the 1930s and '40s, plastic manufacturing was booming in one American town, which became a hub for all things plastic. One entrepreneur created tiny plastic items and used them as giveaways for other products, while others produced items like sports team memorabilia.
ChapterThe Rise of Tupperware: From Industrial Waste to Household Necessity
EpisodeSelects: How Tupperware Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Earl Tupper was one of the pioneers in molding plastics in the 40s and invented the Wonderlier Bowl, a Tupperware seal that was initially inspired by paint cans to prevent food from leaking out.
07:43 - 09:09 (01:26)
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Earl Tupper was one of the pioneers in molding plastics in the 40s and invented the Wonderlier Bowl, a Tupperware seal that was initially inspired by paint cans to prevent food from leaking out.
ChapterThe Rise of Tupperware: From Industrial Waste to Household Necessity
EpisodeSelects: How Tupperware Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The homemakers of the 40s and 50s valued preserving food for future use.
09:09 - 09:48 (00:38)
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The homemakers of the 40s and 50s valued preserving food for future use. Kitchen gadgets like gravy boats and burpable bowls were designed to keep food fresh for longer.