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Still reading, Good! I have gotten your attention! (Didn't think that was quite possible, but before I loose you let me continue!)They are Seven Main Types of Plastic we, the general public, use on a daily basis.
The first chart describes what type of objects are used from that numbered plastic:
Chart 1
This second and third charts describes the health concerns associated with the numbered plastic:
Chart 2
Chart 3
Key words:
- BPA is an abbreviation for Bisphenol A. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. For more information click on following link: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/sya-bpa/
- Type 1-7 Plastics, for more information click on following website: http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/recycling-symbols-plastics-460321#slide-1
I'm worried! Everything I use, eat from, or drink from is a "dangerous" plastic!
No Panic! There is a saying that goes " Everything in moderation."
If there is an excessive amount of plastic in your daily life/routine. Maybe from here on out, start to swith to glass and start using less plastic.
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