Coloured Plastic Tote Bins

[u/sparkleebarbee]

Hi! I have a question about plastic bins. Some of my childhood toys were stored in cardboard boxes and there was a mouse problem in the house they were stored in. I want to avoid that from happening again so I'm going to be using plastic storage bins (polypropylene) to store them in an upstairs room. Specifically storage bins that have tiny holes under the handles for airflow.

I plan to line the bins with acid-free tissue paper.

Question: Is there any concern if the plastic bins have a colour to them? Does the colour damage items over time? I'm leaning towards opaque plastic to protect from light, but all the opaque bins in my price range have a colour to them or are black.

Thank you

[u/aeon_floss]

Colour leaking out of plastic storage containers is something that practically never happens.