Be Safe and Keep Safe
Posted by lionking in General on April 16th, 2010 | 1 Comment »Usage of plastics is increasing considerably in this generation. There are different types of plastics available in the market. The rating of the plastics will be printed in the product from one to ten with arrows around them forming a circle. Plastic products are reused without knowing whether it has got any effects to our health and to the environment. Most of the plastic types are safe to reuse, but continuous reusing will produce some effects. Before reusing a plastic product, it must be cleaned with mild hot soapy water. Studies have shown that the plastic containers used in storing food, drinks and even clear water may have some amount of Bisphenol A. It is a synthetic chemical which affects the messaging system between the hormones and also it may cause breast and uterine cancer.
Repeated usage of these plastic containers will lead to the leakage of the chemicals. Health advocates have advised not to use the plastics with the number one, as it made from polyethylene teraphthalate. These plastics are used for water soda bottles. Reusing them will create more health problems. Another type of plastic used for manufacturing bottles is type 3 plastic consisting of Polyvinyl chloride and also plastic 6 made of Polystyrene will affect the hormonal system, this may lead to some disorder in our hormones. These plastics will also affect our environment both during manufacturing and recycling. Some plastic bottles are also safe to use that are made of plastic types 2, 4 and 5. Some other bottles that are made of stainless steel and aluminum are also safe to use. So take cautious steps before reusing the plastic bottles and also prevent yourself and the environment from becoming unhealthy.