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What would we do without plastic containers, plastic cling wrap, and plastic utensils for our parties, plastic dishes, plastic cups, plastic spatulas, and more? The problem with all this plastic is that it is made with chemicals. The chemicals leach into our beverages and our food and end up in our bodies, where they accumulate and cause serious health problems. </p> <h2><strong>Some of the reported health hazards include: </strong></h2> <ul> <li>Reproductive defects </li> <li>Premature delivery (23% increase since 1980) </li> <li>Lowered sperm counts (40% decrease since 1945) </li> <li>Early onset puberty </li> </ul> <p>The most harmful chemicals used to manufacture plastic are PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride - a hard plastic) and Phthalates, a group of substances added to PVC to make it softer and more pliable. In fact, Phthalates are among the most common contaminants found in the human body. Another common chemical found in the kitchen is Bisphenol-A. This is the main ingredient used to make hard plastic. Hard plastic is used to mould baby bottles, drinking water bottles, and plastic storage containers. </p> <h2><strong>Here are some steps that you can take to decrease your family's exposure to these chemicals: </strong></h2> <ul> <li>Avoid heating foods and beverages in plastic containers in the microwave. Even if the container is marked ‘microwaveable’ it is not the safest option.</li> <li>Avoid using plastic cling wrap. Most of these materials have Phthalates in them.</li> <li>Avoid containers that contain PVC. This is recognizable if there is a ‘3’ inside the recycling triangle symbol.</li> <li>Start using glass or stainless steel containers.</li> <li>Use ceramic or enamel plates.</li> <li>Use metal kitchen utensils</li> <li>Avoid storing food or beverages in plastic containers, especially if the food is acidic.</li> <li>If you must use plastic, avoid washing it in an automatic dishwasher or using harsh detergents on it.</li> </ul> <p>In 2005 the European Union banned some commonly used chemicals of the Phthalate family from use in toys. One commissioner was quoted as saying, "Toxic chemicals have no place in children's toys, yet we continue to allow them in our food and beverage containers.” San Francisco instituted a ban in December 2006, although implementation of the ban has been delayed by a law suit. The ban covers Bisphenol-A and certain Phthalates. 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