Taken from website http://life.familyeducation.com/environmental-awareness/home-safety/75940.html
"You've likely heard about Bisphenol-A (BPA) and phthalates in plastics, but do you know the effects they can have on your family's health? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG),
BPA, found in many reusable water bottles, food containers, and the
liners in aluminum cans, has been found to cause endocrine disruption,
physical and behavior problems in children, and reproductive problems.
Although the Food and Drug Administration has deemed the levels of BPA
found in food and plastic products safe for humans, some scientists are now looking into whether plastics contain even more chemicals that mimic the hormone estrogen
and can be harmful to your health. Phthalates, a chemical used to
soften plastics, has been linked to developmental and reproductive
toxicity, early puberty, asthma, cancer, and endocrine disruption.
Additionally, plastics found in landfills and the ocean can leach
chemicals into groundwater and contaminate water sources for humans and
animals. So how can you minimize your family's exposure and lessen your
impact on the environment? Try swapping out some of your everyday
plastic products with these non-plastic alternatives."
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