Plastics in our lives!

WashingtonPost carried an article today that linked a chemical found in everyday plastics to problems with brain function and mood disorders in monkeys.


Photo Courtesy : DailyMail of UK

Article Title: Chemical in Plastic Is Connected to Health Problems in Monkeys
Article Link : Click here

Other articles:

1. See how other countries are dealing with it.
2. The Dirty Truth About Plastic

There have been numerous studies that have linked increased usage of plastics resulting in disturbing the hormone levels in human bodies.

If you look under any plastic bottle, you'll see a number and that's key to plastics which come in contact with our food we consume.
Click here to know what these numbers mean.

I have made few simple changes in trying to limit(not eliminate) use of plastic in my lifestyle.

• While am on the road, I carry a glass water bottle.
• When we microwave anything, we use ceramics, porcelain or at times microwave-safe containers.

I still carry lunch to work in a plastic container and need to find a replacement for it..Any suggestions?