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    Ian
    BPL Member

    @10-7

    Thanks Rodger this was really helpful. In true UL style, I've been reusing packaging for food which would normally be a one use item to the average Joe/Jill; the fruit containers I buy my berries in work great for repackaging bulk fruit purchased from Costco. It's #5 so I'll keep those.

    Didn't know about the plastic cutlery so I'll pass on those from now on.

    Edit:

    If I understand it correctly, Lexan is a polycarbonate.

    OTHER (Varies)Plastic #7 can be a little tricky as it stands for “Other” which may or may not contain BPA. It is commonly used to label Polycarbonate (PC). The letters PC may be present with the recycling symbol, which would indicate that the product is made with polycarbonate.

    Polycarbonate is derived from BPA. Read more about the harm of BPA here.

    Where is Polycarbonate found?
    •Electrical wiring
    •CD/DVD cases
    •Baby bottles
    •3 and 5 gallon reusable bottles
    Health Concerns
    BPA has been found to be an endocrine disruptor. Choose bottles made with the #1, #2, #4, or #5 recycling codes.

    #2073192
    Nick Gatel
    BPL Member

    @ngatel

    Locale: Southern California

    So did Mrs. Robinson and Ben use plastic?

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    Jerry Adams
    BPL Member

    @retiredjerry

    Locale: Oregon and Washington

    Go ahead Nick, use BPA, show us how harmless it is : )

    #2079815
    Michael Driscoll
    BPL Member

    @hillhikerz

    Locale: Monterey Bay

    Recent mother jones article…?

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    spelt with a t
    BPL Member

    @spelt

    Locale: Rangeley, ME

    Link: http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/03/tritan-certichem-eastman-bpa-free-plastic-safe

    So does this mean holding onto my old Nalgenes wasn't the most terrible idea in the world after all…?

    (note: above is tongue in cheek. I did not track down and read the study discussed in the article.)

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