I have about the toxins in plastic for several years, but concerns now that I have a baby, I’m much more freaked out about it. There are millions of plastic baby products (most of which are manufactured in China that is not the best results when) about the safety of consumers, but my sweet, small, 8-month-old son also wants each and put each of them in his mouth! This does not apply, like the best combo I think. . . So far, all the hoopla BPA (bisphenol A), an organic compound that serves as a building block of several common plastics has centered. Unfortunately, BPA is also happens to be an endocrine disruptor, which can imitate the body’s own hormones (estrogen specifically), leading to adverse health effects such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, infertility and mental retardation. And unfortunately, babies and children are the most sensitive to the disturbing and harmful effects. Pretty scary stuff. . . Although my husband and I dropped our Nalgene bottles in favor of stainless steel water bottles for several years and I am looking for BPA-free plastic products when I bought, I knew there was more we could do, so these nasty toxins out of our home. A simple step, I have recently been in the glass storage container, as the idea (to invest about toxic chemicals leaching into our food and our baby food) gives me the heebie jeebies. In addition to the avoidance of toxic chemicals, there are a couple of other advantages for the use of glass instead of plastic / Tupperware. Glass is easier to clean and more hygienic than plastic. Since glass does not cut such as plastic, glass will not get your storage containers stained by tomato sauce, it will also keep food odors. You can heat food directly into her either regular or microwave oven. Although I kind of anti-microwave, if I am one, I always have my food transfer from the container made of plastic and in glass or ceramics, since heat causes plastic to break and leach chemicals into the food easier. You can also have a tempered glass in the oven without having to transfer it to another court, which saves time and washing. It’s pretty! I love the look and feel of glass – it has a much more beautiful than the dough, the staining is to be played out relatively quickly. If you’re not sure where to start, below are some companies that are stable in different glass containers Outlet sizes and shapes to make (the Crate and Barrel is also a great source for these things.) Some of these companies make of glass containers with lids, but most of the products you will find plastic tops, some of which have a safer use of plastic (no BPA or PVC), but you should check to ensure that when purchasing. I would also recommend removing the plastic top open before heating, no matter how “safe” to be the plastic, I sincerely soon we will hear that all plastics are toxic chemicals leach one kind or another suspect. Anchor (plastic lids are BPA free) Kinetic Go Green glass (top silicon) FrigoverrePyrexCorningwareCorelleI also stumbled on a great site called The Soft Landing, where I these products has been investigated – it is an excellent resource if you start your exposure to toxins like. I recommend that this switch is ASAP. The glass for a long time (longer than the plastic), and it will help you and your family from the harmful effects of plastic and keep a little more trash to keep the landfills. If not, see the earlier entries in this series, you ‘the more opportunities for the green kitchen. AntibacterialsSlay Nix the energy VampiresPlant an autumn GardenBuy In BulkGrow Your Own GarlicSay “Buh-Bye” to Bottled WaterBYOB (Bring Your Own Bags) How the “right” Milk Select

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