Plastic bottles into which warm water has been poured,or that have been used for very long start releasing harmful chemicals called ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR
WHAT ARE ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR
Chemicals that interfere with the bodys endocrine (hormone) system and produce adverse developmental,reproductive,neurological,and immune effects in both humans and animals.Substances that cause endocrine disruption: Some pharmaceuticals Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds Polychlorinated biphenyls DDT and other pesticides Plasticizers,such as bisphenol A (BPA) ( The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
WHAT IS BISPHENOL A
It is a chemical used in the production of plastics and resinswater bottles and the coatings of some food cans.The US FDAs assessment is that even very low levels of human exposure to BPA through diet are unsafe.
BPA has been used since the 1960s to make polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins.These hard,clear plastics are often used in containers that store food and beverages.
Exposure to BPA can happen as small amounts migrate into the food and beverages from containers.
Reports from animal studies have raised concerns that BPA exposure may cause multiple health problems,including reproductive disorders,diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
WHAT KIND OF BOTTLES CAN BE REUSED
Look for products labelled BPA-free Use glass or stainless steel bottles Dont store hot liquids in plastic bottles
HOW YOU CAN AVOID CONSUMING ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS
Dont store water in PVC bottles Do not store hot or boiling liquid in plastic containers as BPA levels rise in food when containers or products made with the chemical are heated and come in contact with food Discard all bottles with scratches,as these may harbor bacteria and lead to increased release of BPA Dont let children play with PVC toys Demand products without phthalates.The EU has banned these chemicals Wash or soak vegetables in water for a longer time to get rid of surface contamination with pesticides
Dont let people burn PVC plastics.They release toxic dioxins in huge amounts if burnt
Avoid storing food in plastic containers
Look out for labelling in cosmetics and check for the kind of chemicals that have been used
WHAT ARE ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR
Chemicals that interfere with the bodys endocrine (hormone) system and produce adverse developmental,reproductive,neurological,and immune effects in both humans and animals.Substances that cause endocrine disruption: Some pharmaceuticals Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds Polychlorinated biphenyls DDT and other pesticides Plasticizers,such as bisphenol A (BPA) ( The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
WHAT IS BISPHENOL A
It is a chemical used in the production of plastics and resinswater bottles and the coatings of some food cans.The US FDAs assessment is that even very low levels of human exposure to BPA through diet are unsafe.
BPA has been used since the 1960s to make polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins.These hard,clear plastics are often used in containers that store food and beverages.
Exposure to BPA can happen as small amounts migrate into the food and beverages from containers.
Reports from animal studies have raised concerns that BPA exposure may cause multiple health problems,including reproductive disorders,diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
WHAT KIND OF BOTTLES CAN BE REUSED
Look for products labelled BPA-free Use glass or stainless steel bottles Dont store hot liquids in plastic bottles
HOW YOU CAN AVOID CONSUMING ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS
Dont store water in PVC bottles Do not store hot or boiling liquid in plastic containers as BPA levels rise in food when containers or products made with the chemical are heated and come in contact with food Discard all bottles with scratches,as these may harbor bacteria and lead to increased release of BPA Dont let children play with PVC toys Demand products without phthalates.The EU has banned these chemicals Wash or soak vegetables in water for a longer time to get rid of surface contamination with pesticides
Dont let people burn PVC plastics.They release toxic dioxins in huge amounts if burnt
Avoid storing food in plastic containers
Look out for labelling in cosmetics and check for the kind of chemicals that have been used
