I got rid of my French Press, the one I’ve been using, the one that’s a perfect size for one, and has developed a lovely worn look from being used and appreciated. The one given to me as a gift. The reason is that after reading an article on BPA I decided to turn it over, and, lo and behold, it had that little triangle on the bottom, and in that triangle was the number 7. Shoot! I’ve been reading that that number within a little triangle shouldn’t be on anything we’re using.
Have you read about BPA? We’ve been in ignorance too long, and now it’s time for us to take a look at what we’ve been using in our homes. I don’t know what will become of all the discarded items that have been produced with toxic chemicals, but discard we should since we’re being told that they’re detrimental to our health. I’ve got to admit that it took awhile for me to take notice, and now I can’t seem to pick up a magazine without seeing an article about BPA and the harm it can cause.
Yes, many magazines are warning us about the situation we now find ourselves part of, and for health’s sake we have to listen. In the March/April 2008 Spirituality & Health magazine there’s an article by Jill Neimark on page 33 called How to Be Smart about Plastic. It’s an easy to read article explaining why we should avoid plastic containers labeled with a small triangle having “the numbers 3, 6 and 7.” And that we should, “Stick with 1, 2, 4, and 5.” Additionally, “growing evidence suggests it’s best not to put any plastic in the microwave.” It’s good to know about these things, right?
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And about canned food she says to “Look for brands that advertise BPA-free resins.” And she continues, “Many plastic “sport” water bottles and baby bottles leach BPA.” And “Most cartons are coated with plastic on the inside.” Therefore, as far as cartons are concerned, she writes, “squeeze your own juice, buy bottled milk, or look for cartons lined with foil.”
It doesn’t have to be complicated because the simple truth is that we owe it to the beautiful and fascinating world we live in to be aware, and to be willing to do our part because planet earth deserves our care and attention. In the process, we human beings can enjoy life on a healthy earth and with healthy bodies as it was meant to be.