More thoughts on avoiding BPA
by Phyllis Wheeler ~ April 19th, 2010.The EcoMatters Daily has posted an article on plastics additive bisphenol A, BPA, calling it “the new asbestos.” The article contains tips on how and why to avoid BPA.
“Plastic containers have a code printed on them– a number from 1 to 7– and a classification of the plastic itself. In this case we’re on the lookout for #3s and #7s with the letters PVC and PC (respectively) underneath.” This probably includes the large bottle of water supplying water for your office, and probably also the smaller bottles being used for bottled water and soda, I might add. (The Nalgene people and their competitors have pretty much cleaned up their acts, for newer bottles.)
Of course, the next thing to worry about is that BPA is in canned food cans, as a liner. So try to avoid eating food from cans–buy food held in glass containers, when possible.
“The bad news is, unlike take-out containers and sports bottles, there’s no way to know if your pre-packaged food is being infused with synthetic estrogen. And though the FDA has finally admitted that BPA isn’t a tasty, healthy additive (or whatever the hell they used to think), and may actually be a danger, there are no plans as of yet to ban the chemical or require manufacturers to disclose its use.
“The water cooler is easy. Here goes… DRINK TAP WATER.”
The author then recommends that you get a filter, just like the filtered tap water you used to buy in plastic bottles. He comments that the water filter doesn’t remove BPA.
I’d like to point out that there’s no BPA to remove, if the water hasn’t been in a BPA-containing bottle.
Consider getting a Multi-Pure home water filter, the best product out there with a proven record and golden guarantees, costing you just 8 cents per gallon. And take a look at the EcoMatters Daily article here: http://ecomattersdaily.com/2010/02/bisphenol-a-its-the-new-asbestos-and-its-everywhere/
December 27th, 2011 at 5:45 am
Dear Phyllis,
What a great article, thankyou
Do you have any recommendations for a water filter that does actually filter out BPA?
If there is no such thing as yet, what would be needed to do so? Is it possible to be boiled out of water, would placing the water in the sun be of any help?
BPA is a big cause for concern and the population need to be made more aware of what and how it affects the body.
Thanks again for a great article.
December 27th, 2011 at 5:48 am
Dear Phyllis, (please disregard last comment)
What a great article, thankyou
Do you have any recommendations for a water filter that does actually filter out BPA?
If there is no such thing as yet, what would be needed to do so? Is it possible to be boiled out of water, would placing the water in the sun be of any help?
BPA is a big cause for concern and the population needs to be made more aware of what and how it affects the body. For anyone interested, try looking more into the nue numbers that are included in the ingredients section of most processed and packaged foods, you may find alot of synthetic chemicals and additives in something as plain as a bag of chips or a loaf of bread.
Thanks again for a great article.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:04 am
As far as I know, the only way to avoid BPA is to avoid the conditions where it is added to your water or food. It would be nice if there were a filter, but I haven’t heard of one. So, avoid drinking from plastic bottles and eating from tin cans, wash hands after touching store receipts, and that should help a lot!