Six New Studies Confirm Health Dangers of Plastic

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The most up-to-date research shows that exposure to chemicals released from various plastic products cause "adverse health effects in humans and laboratory animals." An entire section of the October 2008 issue of Environmental Research, "A Plastic World," was devoted to the results of a series of six environmental research studies.

Chemicals in plastic products ~

Chemicals in plastic products you likely use everyday have been definitively linked to serious health problems including brain and reproductive damage and cancer.

These research studies investigated the health effects of chemicals such as bisphenol A (BPA), polyvinyl chlorate (PVC), phthalates, and polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE). Results showed that plastics contain "endocrine disrupting chemicals" that can interfere with the thyroid hormone, block the production of testosterone, and mimic the action of estrogen in your body.

Some Facts about These Toxic Chemicals

BPA

• Highly toxic
• Used to make many plastic consumer products
• Toxins released over time and when heating liquids in plastic containers
• Found in plastic water bottles, drinking glasses, food containers, baby bottles, lacquer lining of metal food cans, microwave ovenware, plastic utensils, etc.

Protecting Yourself from Plastic

The safest way to prevent adverse health effects from these chemicals is to avoid exposure to the plastics and products that contain them.

• Use glass and paper products instead of plastic.
• Avoid drinking bottled water.
• Replace toxic plastic products with safer plastics, such as bio-based materials.
• Be aware that a "3" or a "V" stamped underneath the recycling symbol of your plastic product indicates that the product contains PVC.
• Smell your plastic! PVC products give off a distinct odor from toxic gases being released, such as the small from a vinyl shower curtain.
• During the construction process -- when building a house, for instance -- make sure to avoid installing PVC plastic piping.
• Choose only natural, phthalate-free personal care products.