Plastic Tips for Health

1) Check recycling numbers; avoid #3, #6 and #7 if you can.
 The number in the triangle on the bottom of plastic containers often provides clues. BPA usually falls into the #7 or "other" category. Though not all #7 contains BPA, if it is hard, clear plastic #7, it may. Other recycling numbers: #3 (polyvinyl chloride) and #6 (plystyrene). Best for use is #1 and #2

2) Toss out reusable clear, hard plastic water bottles,
uless they can verify that they are BPA-free. Disposable plastic bottles are safe #1 plastic, but they are nevertheless good for environment. Try stainless steel water bottles instead.

3) For microwaving, use glass or glass-ceramic that's lead-free
Don't use plastics to microwave food, even if its marked "microwave safe". CorningWare is an example of glass-ceramic microwave.

4) Don't cover food with plastic wrap when microwaving
In place of this, use a glass cover, hard plastic cover, paper towel or wax paper.

5) Wash Plastic Containers by hand
This should be done to avoid high heat and detergent in dishwashers.

6) Throw out old plastic containers
Using the same old plastic container can negatively effect the health especially of infants so its better to grabage it.

7) Use fresh or frozen foods instead of canned
This is the must to avoid the BPA-containing plastic resin that lines cans. A recent study has found that canned soup had the highest BPA concentrations

8) Buy the utensils especially cups, plates, bottles which are marked "BPA-free"