How to Avoid Products With Toxic Bisphenol-S

February 19, 2015- Studies of bisphenol-S, the chemical compound used to replace bisphenol-A in "BPA-free" plastic products, found it is disruptive not only to the body's hormone system, but to brain circuitry in developing animal embryos.

Known to mimic estrogen, BPA and BPS are not the only synthetic chemicals found in hard plastic and certain resins that do so. Since companies are under no obligation to tell consumers what chemicals are used in the manufacture of their product, health experts say the best thing to do is avoid contact with household plastics altogether.
That's nearly impossible, but here are two lists. The first contains a list of plastic items or products that contain plastic resins that experts say you should limit your exposure to or sanitize your hands after touching. The second list contains a list of safe alternatives.

Avoid:
hard plastic sports bottles
plastic food storage containers
food wrap
hard and flexible packaging
deli containers
plastic bags
baby bottle components (nipple, ring, liner, etc.)
plastic dinnerware and plates
non-stick cookware
plastic cleaning products
thermal receipt paper
canned food and drink
tissue paper and toilet paper

Alternatives:
stainless steel water bottles
ceramic plates and dishes
unbleached wax paper
anything made from wool, cotton, hemp or plastic-free, biodegradable fibers
plastic-free cleaning products, such as baking soda, vinegar and essential oils
stainless steel or cast iron cookware
glass blender
wire salad spinner
stainless steel ice-cube tray
natural rubber gloves
recycled, individually-wrapped toilet paper
bar soap
handkerchief

Read the full washingtonpost.com post here.

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