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What Plastics Should I Avoid?
When shopping, be sure to check the recycling sign on the plastic to determine what type of plastic it's made from.
Less Toxic Plastics - These plastics may leak chemicals, but no studies suggest they are a detriment to your health.
- #1 PETE (polyethylene terephthalate): most important raw material in synthetic fibers.
- #2 HDPE (high density polyethylene): opaque in color, Tupperware, milk jugs, laundry detergent.
- #4 LDPE (low density polyethylene): plastic bags, tubing, wash bottles, dispensing bottles.
- #5 PP (polypropylene): food packaging, ropes, textiles, speakers, automotive parts, stationary.
Toxic Plastics - These plastics leach toxic chemicals and have been linked to cancer, disrupting hormones, and other health issues. The amount of leaking it takes to cause these health issues is controversial.
- #3 PVC or V (polyvinyl chloride): The worst, most toxic; soft baby toys, teethers, bath toys, building material.
- #6 PS (polystyrene): Solid foam, clear takeout containers.
- #7 (polycarbonate): Most baby bottles, lining of metal cans, Nalgene bottles. Contains Bisphenol A which is a hormone disruptor.
To read more on plastics, check out our article on Plastic Toxicity.
Labels: Feeding Time, Toys
What Plastics Should I Avoid?
posted by Eco Baby Products on Thursday, October 25, 2007
© 2007 EcoBabyProducts.com
2 Comments:
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October 31, 2007 11:07 AM thanks,been looking everywhere for straight talk identifing these plastics it makes it so much easier to shop. |
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November 26, 2007 8:09 PM Keep in mind that even though #1 is a less toxic plastic, that assumes it's being used only once. If you use a #1 plastic more than once, the toxic leaching becomes a factor. |
