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1. www.consumerreports.org › health › food-contaminantsThe Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Your Food - Consumer Reports

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   Jan 4, 2024 · CR tested popular fast foods and supermarket staples for some of the chemicals used to make plastic, which can be harmful to your health. Here's what we found—and how to stay safer.

2. www.consumerreports.org › toxic-chemicalsHow Plastic Can Harm Your Health - Consumer Reports

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   Jan 18, 2024 · One recent study found that a 1-liter plastic bottle of water could contain approximately 240,000 nanoplastic fragments, small enough to enter the bloodstream and cross protective barriers in...

3. www.consumerreports.org › toxic-chemicalsPlastic Products Contain Toxic Chemicals - Consumer Reports

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   Oct 2, 2019 · Most of the plastics that consumers encounter in daily life—including plastic wrap, bath mats, yogurt containers, and coffee cup lids—contain potentially toxic chemicals, according to a new...

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5. www.nytimes.com › wirecutter › reviewsMicroplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them.

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   Jun 10, 2024 · 1. Cut back on bottled water. Some research indicates plastic bottled water may be a significant source of microplastics. While scientists are still studying just how significant, one study...

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6. www.health.harvard.edu › staying-healthy › isIs plastic a threat to your health? - Harvard Health

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   Dec 1, 2019 · It's in bowls, wraps, and a host of bottles and bags used to store foods and beverages. But in recent years more people have been asking whether exposing our food (and ourselves) to all of this plastic is safe.

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7. www.goodhousekeeping.com › cooking-tools › g22157 Best Food Storage Containers of 2024, According to Testing

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   Jul 10, 2024 · Brilliant for many reasons, these plastic food storage containers are completely see-through (aside from the seal) and perfect for taking on the go since they're light and sturdy.

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   Is exposing our food to plastic safe?

   • It's in bowls, wraps, and a host of bottles and bags used to store foods and beverages. But in recent years more people have been asking whether exposing our food (and ourselves) to all of this plastic is safe. Studies have found that certain chemicals in plastic can leach out of the plastic and into the food and beverages we eat.

   Is plastic a threat to your health? - Harvard Health

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   Are plastics safe?

   • "Every type of plastic contains unknown chemicals," and many of those chemicals may well be unsafe, says Jane Muncke, Ph.D., an environmental toxicologist who is the managing director and chief scientific officer for the nonprofit Food Packaging Forum, which works to strengthen understanding of the chemicals that come into contact with food.

   Plastic Products Contain Toxic Chemicals - Consumer Reports

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   Can you store food in plastic?

   • Don't store your food in plastic. Food containers can contain chemicals that leach into food. This is especially true for foods that are greasy or fatty, according to Muncke, and foods that are highly acidic or alkaline, according to Vandenberg. Opt for inert stainless steel, glass, or ceramic containers. Don't heat up plastic.

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   Is it safe to store PET bottles at room temperature?

   • And long-term exposure can lead to increased cholesterol and blood sugar levels. When PET plastics are kept in high temperatures, there is a risk of antimony leaching, but the risk of chemical leaching is low when you store PET bottles at room temperature indoors. It’s best to keep these bottles out of the sun to minimize any chance of leaching.

   Is It Safe to Reuse Plastic Water Bottles? - WebMD

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   Are PET bottles recyclable?

   • Polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Bottles made from PET are labeled with an RIC of "1." PET is a strong, light plastic often used for water, food, and carbonated beverages, like soda. Unlike other plastics, PET is fully recyclable, although only about 30% of it is actually recycled.

   Is It Safe to Reuse Plastic Water Bottles? - WebMD

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   What if you can't recycle plastic bottles?

   • If you have plastic bottles that you can't recycle, you don't have to just toss them in the trash. You can also reuse them. Here are a few creative ideas for reusing plastic bottles: Cut the top off plastic water bottles to make cups for pens, pencils, and craft supplies. Use coffee creamer bottles to store snacks, sugar, and salt.

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9. www.webmd.com › a-to-z-guides › is-it-safe-to-reuseReusing Plastic Water Bottles: Concerns and Alternatives - WebMD

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   Jan 23, 2024 · Consumer plastics — such as soda bottles, water bottles, and milk jugs — have a slightly better rate of recycling at 30%, but there’s still far more we can do. Some of the challenges of ...