Comments on: The Dangers of Using Plastic for Our Food and Water http://themangolds.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/the-dangers-of-using-plastic-for-our-food-and-water/ Mental Pursuits of a Mangold Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:42:07 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Ed http://themangolds.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/the-dangers-of-using-plastic-for-our-food-and-water/#comment-300 Ed Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:23:00 +0000 http://themangolds.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-300 That article denied the release of dioxins if the #1 PETE bottle were to be reused. There are no dioxins in these plastic bottles. BUT...these #1 PETE bottles are SINGLE USE ONLY!!! That article denied the release of dioxins if the #1 PETE bottle were to be reused. There are no dioxins in these plastic bottles. BUT…these #1 PETE bottles are SINGLE USE ONLY!!!

]]> By: LivingLaVidaVerde http://themangolds.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/the-dangers-of-using-plastic-for-our-food-and-water/#comment-267 LivingLaVidaVerde Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:31:36 +0000 http://themangolds.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-267 Bottom line, plastic is dangerous for us and the environment. In my opinion, and with some of the research I have done, so are some of the metals that we drink out of. While I understand some of the concern with drinking out of glass, namely their fragile nature, I can attest that this should not be as much of a concern as many people think. I ride my bike all over, to the beach, to the store, and beyond and I bring my glass water bottles everywhere and have had no trouble. Furthermore, while we do not sell them yet, you can put these glass bottles in any number of carrying cases. I do not want this to seem like a ploy, but we are proud of our glass bottles, want to help change the world and honestly there is nothing like drinking clean water out of a clear, thick glass bottle. If you like what I say, check them out at www.livinglavidaverde.net. However, whatever you do, stop drinking out of non-reusable plastic bottles. We have several articles, among the thousands of others online, on the risks of plastic to you and the environment. Bottom line, plastic is dangerous for us and the environment. In my opinion, and with some of the research I have done, so are some of the metals that we drink out of. While I understand some of the concern with drinking out of glass, namely their fragile nature, I can attest that this should not be as much of a concern as many people think. I ride my bike all over, to the beach, to the store, and beyond and I bring my glass water bottles everywhere and have had no trouble. Furthermore, while we do not sell them yet, you can put these glass bottles in any number of carrying cases. I do not want this to seem like a ploy, but we are proud of our glass bottles, want to help change the world and honestly there is nothing like drinking clean water out of a clear, thick glass bottle. If you like what I say, check them out at http://www.livinglavidaverde.net. However, whatever you do, stop drinking out of non-reusable plastic bottles. We have several articles, among the thousands of others online, on the risks of plastic to you and the environment.

]]> By: Rodger http://themangolds.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/the-dangers-of-using-plastic-for-our-food-and-water/#comment-261 Rodger Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:30:56 +0000 http://themangolds.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-261 Not all platic water containers use recycled plastic. Your pitchers may fall under that description. Some of our Tupperware and Rubbermaid containers are examples of that. Try as we may, we will likely not be able to completely avoid using plastics like above, but minimizing them could be a good start. Truly, only time will reveal ultimately what impact plastics of any sort have on our health and environment. I wish you luck. Not all platic water containers use recycled plastic. Your pitchers may fall under that description. Some of our Tupperware and Rubbermaid containers are examples of that. Try as we may, we will likely not be able to completely avoid using plastics like above, but minimizing them could be a good start. Truly, only time will reveal ultimately what impact plastics of any sort have on our health and environment. I wish you luck.

]]> By: Michelle Smith http://themangolds.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/the-dangers-of-using-plastic-for-our-food-and-water/#comment-260 Michelle Smith Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:46:04 +0000 http://themangolds.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-260 Is it alright to use a plastic pitcher? I have reverse osmosis and I want to fill up a plastic pitcher of this water to keep in the fridge. Are plastic pitchers low grade? Is it alright to use a plastic pitcher? I have reverse osmosis and I want to fill up a
plastic pitcher of this water to keep in the fridge. Are plastic pitchers low grade?

]]> By: The season of frilly knickers « Leave Only Footprints http://themangolds.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/the-dangers-of-using-plastic-for-our-food-and-water/#comment-246 The season of frilly knickers « Leave Only Footprints Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:54:56 +0000 http://themangolds.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-246 [...] In the USA alone they get through 8 billion plastic / wire hangers a year . [...] [...] In the USA alone they get through 8 billion plastic / wire hangers a year . [...]

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]]> By: Rodger http://themangolds.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/the-dangers-of-using-plastic-for-our-food-and-water/#comment-101 Rodger Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:06:48 +0000 http://themangolds.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-101 Within the FDA, there is no government-operated process of inspection of plastics produced for food contact use. Rather, the FDA in their regulations provides certain specifications regarding composition, additives, and properties. A material which meets these standards can then be stated as FDA COMPLIANT. End users should note that it is their responsibility to use the product in a manner compatible with FDA guidelines. Within the FDA, there is no government-operated process of inspection of plastics produced for food contact use. Rather, the FDA in their regulations provides certain specifications regarding composition, additives, and properties. A material which meets these standards can then be stated as FDA COMPLIANT. End users should note that it is their responsibility to use the product in a manner compatible with FDA guidelines.

]]> By: Rodger http://themangolds.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/the-dangers-of-using-plastic-for-our-food-and-water/#comment-100 Rodger Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:24:12 +0000 http://themangolds.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-100 It would behoove us all to compile as many facts as possible regarding this issue, and to verify our sources. When speaking to medical experts they tend to agree that "Bisphenol A", in any quantity, is not recommended. While chemists say this is much ado about nothing. If you visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisphenol_A, there is more evidence to support caution than there is to ignore "Bisphenol A." If alternatives did NOT exist, this would be a different story, but they do. It would behoove us all to compile as many facts as possible regarding this issue, and to verify our sources. When speaking to medical experts they tend to agree that “Bisphenol A”, in any quantity, is not recommended. While chemists say this is much ado about nothing.

If you visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisphenol_A, there is more evidence to support caution than there is to ignore “Bisphenol A.” If alternatives did NOT exist, this would be a different story, but they do.

]]> By: Charlotte Colby http://themangolds.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/the-dangers-of-using-plastic-for-our-food-and-water/#comment-99 Charlotte Colby Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:08:00 +0000 http://themangolds.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-99 Another idea for replacing plastic drinking water bottles is using good old glass. Remember the old Coca Cola bottles? You can still get glass bottles: I get mine from a local herbal supply shop, and they are also available online. I also store my leftovers in the fridge in glass bowls -- I picked up a set of varying sizes of glass bowls from Walgreen's, and they come with plastic tops. Often when I know I will be finishing off the leftovers by the next day, I just put the food on a plate and invert a bowl on top. Taking lunch to work is a bit trickier, but I put it into a square glass dish and then carry it in a regular grocery bag (washable reusable cloth bags are best) and a few hours after arriving at work my food is still deliciously fresh! AND I know it's safe from the dreaded plastic poisons. Another idea for replacing plastic drinking water bottles is using good old glass. Remember the old Coca Cola bottles? You can still get glass bottles: I get mine from a local herbal supply shop, and they are also available online.

I also store my leftovers in the fridge in glass bowls — I picked up a set of varying sizes of glass bowls from Walgreen’s, and they come with plastic tops. Often when I know I will be finishing off the leftovers by the next day, I just put the food on a plate and invert a bowl on top.

Taking lunch to work is a bit trickier, but I put it into a square glass dish and then carry it in a regular grocery bag (washable reusable cloth bags are best) and a few hours after arriving at work my food is still deliciously fresh! AND I know it’s safe from the dreaded plastic poisons.

]]> By: onlymoments http://themangolds.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/the-dangers-of-using-plastic-for-our-food-and-water/#comment-98 onlymoments Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:25:31 +0000 http://themangolds.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-98 You may want to look at this as it states that there is no problem reusing plastic water bottles http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/petbottles.asp You may want to look at this as it states that there is no problem reusing plastic water bottles

http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/petbottles.asp

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