Why give up plastic? Started because I didnt like the impact it had on the environment. As I find out more I am worried about the impact it is having on me.
The more I read, the more it becomes apparent that plastic is infact poisonous. It contains the following yummy ingredients
a) Dioxins. Dioxins, which are highly poisonous even at low doses, are produced when plastics are manufactured and incinerated.
b) Phthalates is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen . Most cling-wrapped meats, cheeses and other foods bought from shops are wrapped in PVC.
c) Bisphenol A . Plastic food and drinks containers are a great concern due to the safety issue around low-dose effects of bisphenol A
d) #1 PETE plastic water bottles contain antimony
And guess what ? There are indications that these chemicals are mobile and can leach into the plastic wraped products.
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2007-09-05 @ 12:03