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Are all Plastics bad?
Maybe you've heard
about the controversy over plastic....maybe not
We have
encountered some misinformation that is spreading throughout the
supplement industry regarding plastic containers. The word on the Internet is that
liquid supplements bottled in plastics are
absorbing the toxins from the plastic, and these toxins are then being
ingested by unknowing consumers. This is simply false,
inaccurate, irresponsible, and clearly uninformed.
And here's why in a nutshell:
Dangerous and harmful plastic containers are made of
polycarbonate, or polyvinyl chloride, and contain an additive called
Bisphenol A (BPA). None of these harmful plastics
containing BPA are used in the manufacture of HDPE and PETE
bottles, which are the type of bottles used for all Vital Earth's liquid
supplements, as well as 90% of all health food store products.
This is not new. Reputable manufacturers have been protecting
consumers against harmful BPA for years now. To repeat, there
is no BPA in our bottles. If any other
manufacturer disputes this information, please ask them to show you the
specific scientific studies that show Bisphenol-A, polycarbonate, or
polyvinyl chloride is in HDPE bottles.
To tell consumers that all plastics are
alike is irresponsible. The easiest way to determine what
type of plastic is used is by looking at the Recycling Symbol , or the
HDPE, or PETE designation on the bottom of the container.
About Vital Earth's bottles:
The specific type of bottles Vital Earth uses are made of an organic
composition, are certified by the FDA, and are approved under the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard. They do NOT
contain BPA (Bisphenol-A), and are not made from polycarbonate,
polystyrene, phthalates, or polyvinyl chloride.
Vital Earth Minerals' bottles are HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene). HDPE and PETE (Polyethyl Tetra Ethelene) bottles are recommended by The
Green Guide, and are certified safe and guaranteed NOT to transfer
anything toxic into the product because they don't contain anything
toxic. In fact the Green Guide even recommends HDPE for baby
bottles - that's how safe they are.
In independent lab tests done by certified facilities, HDPE has passed
rigorous testing using acid leaching agents, in extreme high heat
conditions. HDPE was found to be so non-reactive that no
chemicals, toxins, or foreign materials whatsoever, in any form, were
detected in the contents of the bottle. This isn't surprising
since the composition of the bottle does not contain any of these
things.
Before any respectable manufacturer ever purchases a single bottle they
scrutinize the bottle manufacturer's "Material Safety Data Sheet".
This is a legal certification of the physical/chemical properties,
human health data, exposure controls, handling and storage, materials
stability and reactivity, toxicological information, regulatory
information and more. From this and other information
we know exactly what our bottle is composed of, the certifications it
carries, and the rigorous tests that were performed on it that guarantee
its safety.
How safe are HDPE and PETE bottles? Very!
A person would have a difficult, if not impossible, time finding any
concrete, scientific, documented evidence that HDPE, or PETE bottles
pose any risk at all - because they are safe. They come from
technology developed specifically to deal with the issue of
transference of toxins from the bottle to the consumable product it
contains. Rigorous documented testing of HDPE and PETE
bottles under the most
extreme circumstances has proved this again and again.
HDPE and PETE bottles are made from
polyethylene, or polypropylene, NOT polycarbonate.
Is this recent internet controversy because of new information that has
just surfaced?
No. Plastics have been under scrutiny for several years, and
dramatic and positive changes have occurred in the packaging industry
because of watchdog groups and independent researchers. New
and safe plastic compositions have been created specifically for use
with food and liquids.
We're somewhat surprised that
this subject has arisen again recently because the issue of plastics
leaching toxins into supplement products was addressed and "fixed" a
number of years ago with the advent of new technology in the plastics
industry. Reputable manufacturers are all using HDPE or PETE
bottles and packaging. Stores who carry supplement products
certainly know to look for this labeling and understand that is safe and
that these bottles differ from Polycarbonate bottles.
BPA (Bisphenol A) is BAD - but not all plastics contain it
Lumping all plastics into a
"harmful" category is verging on ridiculous.
Whether a plastic is toxic is dependent on what it is composed of.
There is a massive amount of information available
on the internet about BPA. It is clearly proven to
be very dangerous to human health and should never come in contact with
anything a human might consume. This type of plastic is also
widely used in the manufacture of circuit boards, adhesives, and untold
products that utilize hard plastic.
Once you learn which plastics are which, with a glance at the bottom of
a bottle or plastic container you can easily limit your exposure to BPA
by simply not using it.
Plastics; how does a manufacturer decide which type of plastic
to use for their product?
The choice of which type of plastic is used for a consumable product is based on
whether it will have a one-time use, multiple use, (like storage
containers), whether it will be heated and how hot the plastic may get, the properties of the specific food
coming in contact with the plastic (acidic tomatoes for example), how long the food will be in
stored in the plastic, etc. Health and safety conscious
manufacturers will most certainly evaluate their product and select the
safest possible option.
But, it's not a perfect world... with that in mind, it's still wise to learn about the
various forms of plastic and double check that you are getting the
best type for your particular use, and not using it an unsafe way, such
as refilling a #1 recyclable bottle.
#1 Recyclable bottles are designed to be used only once. They do
contain BPA (Bisphenol-A) which enables the plastic to be clear. With regular
use the chemical bond breaks down and toxins are released over time, or
if they become damaged, nicked, tumbled around in your car, etc.
We recommend switching to stainless steel or glass and
refill it with purified water.
Learn the facts and make the
best choices
And by "facts"
we mean scientific data from reputable current studies, respected
researchers, government agencies and industry experts.
If a web site is warning you about some terrible danger but doesn't give
you specifics, and directs you to articles and studies that are several
years old, or articles that only relate to their scare topic in a
vague way - and they are suggesting that you buy their product
instead...let this be a RED FLAG warning to you. If a manufacturer
has a valid product benefit they shouldn't have to scare you to
make their point.
We fully acknowledge that priceless information can be gleaned
from the opinions and experiences of " real people" who reveal
their life experiences to help others. But at the same time,
for every compelling and useful real life experience, there are dozens
of self promoting hucksters, or charlatans out there with a personal agenda.
With that in mind, we suggest that you simply look at the facts and
decide for yourself.
A crash course on the different
types of plastics:
Clearly,
the concern over dangerous plastics centers mainly around the additive Bisphenol A (BPA), which is used in the production of
polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It can be found in hard
plastics like toys, disposable silverware, food storage containers,
clear plastic and reusable drink bottles, and the white enamel lining of
cans. It's true that is is used extensively, and that it should
absolutely be avoided. BPA (Bisphenol A) has been linked to breast
and uterine cancer, decreased testosterone, insulin resistance, and
more.
The easiest way to identify the type of plastic is to look for the
recycling symbol and/or the alphabetic designation stamped on the bottom
of the container:
(If there is nothing stamped on the bottom of the bottle, then we
suggest you don't buy it - it's anybody's guess what it's made of)
Bad:
May leach BPA (Bisphenol A) into the
product
#3 Recycling symbol: Polyvinyl chloride (vinyl or PVC) - (generally not
recyclable)
#6 Recycling symbol: Polystyrene
#7 Recycling symbol: (Polycarbonate)
Types of plastics that should not come in
contact with food:
Polycarbonate - 5 Gallon water bottles, "sport" water bottles,
"sippy cups", clear plastic cutlery, metal food can liners,
Bisphenol- A - an additive in plastics to make them clear
Phthalates - Plastic Wraps
Polystyrene,
Styrene (Styrofoam, cups, bowls, food trays, egg cartons )
Placticizers - Plastic Wraps
Polyvinyl chloride (vinyl or PVC) - plastic wraps, plastic squeeze
bottles
Polymers
Plastic Lined Cans - can be identified by a white, enamel lining inside
cans: (tomatoes, pumpkin, beets, and more)
Mediocre: (contains BPA which will be released after some time)
#1 Recycling symbol- Only recommended for one-time use. This is
the type of bottle that water is usually sold in. Do not refill
this bottle - the chemical bonds breaks down over time, and then can
transfer BPA into the liquid.
Safe:
(all made from polyethylene, or polypropylene)
#2 Recycling symbol: (HDPE- High Density Polyethylene)
#4 Recycling symbol: (LDPE-Low Density Polyethylene)
#5 Recycling symbol: (Polypropylene)
How to get the most harmful
plastics out of your life:
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Switch to a stainless steel or glass refillable
water bottle for personal use
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Don't heat any plastic containers in
the microwave, and don't store food or leftovers in them either.
Use glass or ceramic instead
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Avoid all hard shell plastic reusable
containers, including the big 5 gal. bottles that sit on water
dispensers
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Never feed your baby from a plastic
baby bottle, unless it's made from plastics that don't leach BPA,
like polypropylene or polyethylene (HDPE, PETE). Or
switch to glass or stainless steel.
Everybody is exposed to
environmental toxins in one form or another...
Let's face it, we live in a world where we're surrounded by chemical
toxins of some form or another. They are in our clothing, carpet,
furniture, foods, and just about everywhere.
Whatever toxins you do inevitably pick up from your environment, and the many harmful plastics
we are surrounded by, remember that it's the people who have the strong
immune systems who are least affected. If you consciously
limit your exposure to harmful substances, live a healthy
lifestyle, drink pure water, eat unprocessed food, and supply your
body with the nutrients it needs to maintain strong cells, it's likely
you your body will easily fight off whatever challenges it encounters.
How can you help do this? Don't forget that
fulvic is one of the most
powerful substances you can provide for your body to boost immune system
function, build healthy, strong cells, flush toxins from your body, and
help fight the dangerous effects of the harmful plastics, chemicals and the many food
additives we encounter daily.
info about Fulvic
Plastics info :
(http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_2001_Jan/ai_70777248/pg_1)
The health
dangers of reusing plastic bottles and bags:
http://www.ewg.org/node/25991
http://themangolds.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/the-dangers-of-using-plastic-for-our-food-and-water/
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