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Safe Plastics vs. Harmful Plastics

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Which Plastics are safe?

If you have been concerned about which plastics are safe to use [1], look below to this handy chart [2]:

Find the numbers below in the triangle at the bottom of your plastic bottle.

  1. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE). USE WITH CAUTION: Not known to leach any chemicals that can contribute to hormonal disruption or cancer, however, use with caution due to the ability of this plastic to harbour unwanted bacteria. Do not extend the use of this plastic.
  2. High density polyethylene (HDPE). GOOD: Not known to leach any chemicals that can contribute to hormonal disruption or cancer.
  3. Polyvinyl chloride (V or PVC). AVOID: Traces of chemicals have been found to leach out when in contact with foods. According to the National Institutes of Health, di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), commonly found in PVC, is a suspected human carcinogen.
  4. Low density polyethylene (LDPE). OK: Not known to leach any chemicals that can contribute to hormonal disruption or cancer.
  5. Polypropylene (PP). OK: Not known to leach any chemicals that can contribute to hormonal disruption or cancer.
  6. Polystyrene (PS). AVOID: Benzene (the material used in production) is a known human carcinogen. Butadiene and styrene (the basic building blocks) are suspected carcinogens.
  7. Other (usually polycarbonate). AVOID: These include baby bottles, microwave ovenware, eating utensils and are made with biphenyl A, a known hormone disruptor. Can leach into the food or beverage as the plastic ages.

Michale Hartte, BASc (Nutr), RNCP is a Registered Nutritional Consultant and offers Customized Online Nutritional Plans through her website. Visit www.fitnhealthynutrition.com to take your FREE health assessment.

[1] Never microwave in plastic, no matter how ‘safe’ the plastic is.

[2] For more information, go to www.nontoxiclife.com.au or www.ewg.org

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