tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post4963088049737487501..comments2023-08-11T03:28:39.590-07:00Comments on A Bunch of Greens: Good Plastic - Bad PlasticLuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373135308068123927noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-20642702297490011432010-09-23T19:41:40.632-07:002010-09-23T19:41:40.632-07:00Is there a way to find out if organic products in ...Is there a way to find out if organic products in cans could be lined with plastic as well. I can find no information.<br />Thanks for a great blogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-54801701471533498672010-09-23T19:31:49.388-07:002010-09-23T19:31:49.388-07:00thank you for the list. I no longer buy any drink...thank you for the list. I no longer buy any drinks in plastic containers except for milk which does not have a reasonable alternative.<br />I buy drinks in glass bottles, wash and reuse them when traveling.<br />I'd love to see some writings on fake sugars, particularly High Fructose Corn-syrup. IMHO a huge reason for the obesity and diabetes epidemics, now seemingly worldwide.<br />I am also wondering if the excessive use of plastic for children, (bottles, dishes, cups) may be contributing to ADHD and other Neurological problemsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-73330646690182756372010-08-22T09:24:53.805-07:002010-08-22T09:24:53.805-07:00Thank you for this list! It's easy to read &a...Thank you for this list! It's easy to read & as its been said... no plastics are safe, some of us DO own & use plastics, so its good to know which are safER.kelly @kellynaturallyhttp://www.kellynaturally.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-14696159236564150942010-07-26T09:58:31.102-07:002010-07-26T09:58:31.102-07:00Hello Robert,
thank you so much for the research!...Hello Robert,<br /><br />thank you so much for the research! I cannot agree more!<br /><br />best,<br />LuciaLuciahttp://abunchofgreens.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-33421628129487883382010-07-26T09:55:20.092-07:002010-07-26T09:55:20.092-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.http://abunchofgreens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-689271588709082002010-07-25T19:41:27.009-07:002010-07-25T19:41:27.009-07:00Dear Bob D,
I did a quick search on the net and f...Dear Bob D,<br /><br />I did a quick search on the net and found a slew of articles.<br /><br />You might technically be correct in relation to the pure theoretic properties of PVC, however in teh real world, this is not the case.<br /><br />Here is some interesting reading from one of your American sites.<br /><br />http://www.besafenet.com/pvc/The_Poison_Plastic.html<br /><br />All the best, RobertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-77122654573168745292010-07-12T12:38:21.285-07:002010-07-12T12:38:21.285-07:00PVC plastic is safe and has never been associated ...PVC plastic is safe and has never been associated with bad health effects like cancer. The starting material, vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) does cause a rare form of liver cancer (angiosarcoma) on long term repeated (chronic) exposure. Ever since this discovery, the PVC plastic powder and pellets, from which finished articles like water bottles, house siding and credit cards, etc. can be fabricated, is processed to remove every last trace of VCM. However, burning PVC can give off hydrogen chloride gas, which when combined with moisture produces hydrlchloric acid. Recycle!Bob Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06060013618645592470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-19646405057840385512010-06-08T09:55:40.461-07:002010-06-08T09:55:40.461-07:00The idea of disposable, single-use cups, plates, a...The idea of disposable, single-use cups, plates, and cutlery has been denounced by environmentalists and green enthusiasts for years. As the green movement becomes more than a passing trend and increases in prevalence throughout our daily lives, many manufacturers of clear plastic tableware are offering new products and features that make it better for the environment. In addition, taking simple steps to reuse and recycle can yield greener results while saving you money.plastic fanatichttp://dontdodishes.upscalepartydisposables.com/store/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-75729482591746143282010-05-27T12:57:09.221-07:002010-05-27T12:57:09.221-07:00Dear anonymous,
thanks for your comment. You are ...Dear anonymous,<br /><br />thanks for your comment. You are doing great using glass whenever possible. Not all leads leach chemicals. They are worried about the BPA from lining but not all lids are lined using BPA. I use those type of jars too and I am not that concerned. Another thing the researchers found is that the BPA leaches into the food if the food has direct contact with the lining. In case of jars, that is not necessarily true. I hope this help!<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />LuciaLucianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-76176404086492894552010-05-19T10:24:49.826-07:002010-05-19T10:24:49.826-07:00I've converted MOST of my storage to glass. W...I've converted MOST of my storage to glass. When I store portions of food in single servings for my lunch and leftovers for later, I love to use 1/2 cup mason jars. These portions help me to ration the amount of food I consume at one meal or snack. Recently I discovered 1/2 cup of rice pudding (recipe with egg and raisins) makes a nice breakfast alternative! Should I be concerned about the metal or lining of the two-part lids?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-14366808860480556032010-05-04T01:10:27.593-07:002010-05-04T01:10:27.593-07:00Time Magazine published an article about the peril...Time Magazine published an article about the perils of plastic. It's scary how it effects our health. More information here: http://trivanihawaii.blogspot.com/2010/04/perils-of-plastic.htmlJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07804743507862749397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-44551818569790648002010-03-03T11:30:28.236-08:002010-03-03T11:30:28.236-08:00What about silicon cookware? Does that fall under ...What about silicon cookware? Does that fall under the same category as plastic?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-30616074384306741432010-02-18T05:27:04.975-08:002010-02-18T05:27:04.975-08:00NICENICEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-85185374329524203962010-02-12T10:01:23.386-08:002010-02-12T10:01:23.386-08:00Hello MeISOE,
thanks for visiting and thank you f...Hello MeISOE,<br /><br />thanks for visiting and thank you for your comment. I do not know well why some chemicals leach and how and I could not find a reasonable explanation in journals or elsewhere. The major concern was for those containing BPA. Regarding the microwave and dishwasher, I think it is safer (not necessarily safe!) to not overheat the containers - it is possible that through heating certain chemicals leach into food. On certain containers it is stated that they can be put in the dishwasher but in the upper rack. However, even it looks like a great effort replacing the plastic containers with glass it can be done. I was very reticent in the beginning too because they are heavy and not that easy to handle but eventually I got used to it and now I can say that I do not miss the plastic containers. You do not have to buy them all at once, little by little. Think at yourself - what is healthy for you. Even for my little one for whom I have to provide food at school, I put the food in a glass container. I carry it in the class every morning anyway so he does not complain ;-)<br /><br />Hope this helps - although some of these "green" things look like people's paranoia sometimes - I think is actually the time who showed us that most things that we adopted just to make our lives easier - are actually not healthy. And who knows - what else is out there! When I try to change something in my house or in my life (which I have to admit is not completely green) I think first at the health of my family. <br /><br />Sorry for the long comment,<br />Best wishes,<br />LuciaLuciahttp://abunchofgreens.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-64844905800695835882010-02-10T05:01:08.174-08:002010-02-10T05:01:08.174-08:00I'm confused about what triggers the chemicals...I'm confused about what triggers the chemicals to leech. Is it the act of heating it (in the microwave, with food in container)? If you don't heat food in the microwave, but you store food in plastic, is that bad? What about not heating it in the microwave but washing containers in the dishwasher? Does that mean that it will leech more after washing? I guess I just don't understand. We use plastic for a lot of food storage, and I made the effort to buy BPA free bottles, cups, etc. for my kids. But the reality is, for me at least, I am not going to use glass for everything. So how can I make things safer? This is a great dialog and site. Thanks for maintaining it.MeISOEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-15696766689269701202009-11-18T09:45:48.903-08:002009-11-18T09:45:48.903-08:00Hi Anonymous and thanks for you comment. I think t...Hi Anonymous and thanks for you comment. I think that any container made from polycarbonate can leach BPA, so there may be an amount of BPA in the cream. Most of the cream containers I have seen are made of glass, or #5 or #2, and #4. If you really want to be safe, look for the same product in different container.<br /><br />best,LuciaLuciahttp://abunchofgreens.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-16985330662810081742009-11-14T13:59:59.936-08:002009-11-14T13:59:59.936-08:00How about plastic 7 as a container for skincare an...How about plastic 7 as a container for skincare and cosmetics. I noticed some Alphahydroxy Acid skin cream packaged in plastic 7. AnnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-7311783783697512982009-09-07T05:27:48.107-07:002009-09-07T05:27:48.107-07:00What about Tervis Tumblers? They have a new line o...What about Tervis Tumblers? They have a new line of Coffee Tumblers. All their cups are plastic.<br /><br />www.tervis.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-41485796385578978552009-08-12T13:25:23.297-07:002009-08-12T13:25:23.297-07:00Hello Anonymous,
thanks for visiting and thanks f...Hello Anonymous,<br /><br />thanks for visiting and thanks for you comment.<br />#7 stands for other types of plastic not only PC. Bio-based plastics are included in this category. If it says that is BPA free, I would believe that. What I observed that there are more and more companies using the label "BPA free" on bottles made from polypropylene (PP) and I think this is a little marketing, because bottles made from polypropylene do not have BPA in their composition. <br /><br />However I looked on Nalgene web-site to find out the type of plastic they are using and they say it is a Eastman Tritan copolyester - which is meant to replace PC because is more tougher, more heat-resistant. It is a type of plastic that was introduced in 2007 so I am not sure how safe it will prove to be. They say (now) that is safe but this is what they said about PC years ago. But to be on safe side, why don't you purchase Sigg or Klean Kanteen, etc. they are in vogue now, and sometimes Amazon has good prices with free shipping. <br /><br />I hope it helps a little.<br />Best,<br />luciaLuciahttp://abunchofgreens.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-53466465899385805602009-08-12T10:26:01.653-07:002009-08-12T10:26:01.653-07:00Lucia: i just bought two new Nalgene bottles #7 t...Lucia: i just bought two new Nalgene bottles #7 that said they were PBA free so would you then consider them a "good plastic" or are the #7 polycarbonates still "bad"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-91631408929180240632009-07-30T13:14:35.407-07:002009-07-30T13:14:35.407-07:00Thank you for visiting Sai, and thank you for comm...Thank you for visiting Sai, and thank you for comment.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02060314929037366991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-55309926067792630662009-07-30T07:47:06.320-07:002009-07-30T07:47:06.320-07:00hi lucia, thanks for the info you have provided. i...hi lucia, thanks for the info you have provided. it is judicious use thats most important, but as rightly pointed out, avoiding as much as possible is good not just to the user but also to the environment.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883427028541535106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-6466037886194044152009-05-18T04:39:00.000-07:002009-05-18T04:39:00.000-07:00Great Post! Very informative and a great read. I s...Great Post! Very informative and a great read. I saw this site during my browsing and think it may be a relevant resource for your readers.www.quantumstorage.com , Keep up the great posts!Plastic Storage Binshttp://www.quantumstorage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-63858778119658908772009-01-13T14:19:00.000-08:002009-01-13T14:19:00.000-08:00Lisa, thank you for visiting my blog and for readi...Lisa, thank you for visiting my blog and for reading it. It is very true that when a little one appears in our lives - it can change everything; it can change things you never thought you will do. I hope you will have a very nice and happy new year with your little one ;-)Luciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373135308068123927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034952575621647715.post-49297655220213394102008-12-27T20:10:00.000-08:002008-12-27T20:10:00.000-08:00Hi Lucia,I just came across your blog and love the...Hi Lucia,<BR/><BR/>I just came across your blog and love the little I have read! Good work with all your green information. Friends and family joke I have gone off the deep end since I had my son 9 months ago, but I like to say I've gone off the green end. I'm going to subscribe to your blog and stay updated!Still Lisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01117592717232779342noreply@blogger.com