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Avoid plastic
From TipThePlanet
PLASTIC TO AVOID
- There has been a lot of talk about avoiding plastic containing BPA (bisphenol-A), especially in baby bottles, however not much has been said about all the other types of plastic that are also harmful to your health.
Here is a quick summary of the three most harmful types pf plastic to avoid:
- 3 plastic (Vinyl or PVC)-found in products such as clear food packaging, oil bottles, plastic toys and bags, etc. This type of plastic may leech toxic phthalates into food and drinking tips|drink]], especially when plastic containers start to wear out or when they’re heated up in a dishwasher or a microwave. Moreover, PVC production releases highly toxic dioxin into the air.
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6 plastic (PS, polystyrene or Styrofoam)-found in disposable plates and cups, meat trays, egg cartons, carry-out containers. This type of plastic requires petroleum to make, takes the most amount of time to break down and is not recyclable. In addition, it may release toxic chemicals, e.g. styrene, especially when heated (so think twice before you pick up your favorite coffee in the disposable cup. Use your own mug instead.)
- 7 plastic-found mainly in baby bottles, three- and five-gallon water bottles, some food containers, some reusable mugs and other drinking containers. This type of plastic contains a toxic chemical BPA (bisphenol-A), a known hormone disruptor and a possible human carcinogen that may seep into your food or drink.
