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25-03-2011, 06:22 PM
I recycle as much plastic bottles and stuff as I can. This morning, I finished drinking a ready-to-drink protein shake and looked at the bottom to see the recycling icons because I mostly recycle clear or opaque, but this one was white, so anyway it has the usual little roundy triangle and it says "other" underneath the triangle. I googled recycling triangles and this is what it said about the "other">>>
http://greensaversma.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/plastic-recycling-symbols-7-th.jpg (http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/redir.php?link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spiritualforums.co m%2Fvb%2Fredir.php%3Flink%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fgre ensaversma.files.wordpress.com%252F2010%252F04%252 Fplastic-recycling-symbols-7-th.jpg)#7: Polycarbonates/Other:
Found in: sunglasses, 3-5 gallon water bottles, signs, DVD/computer cases…anything plastic that’s very rigid
Not safe for foods/beverages: this is the plastic with BPA risk. BPAs are hormone disruptors linked to everything from reproductive issues, immune disorders, obesity, and cancer – even at low doses. BPA leaches from #7 plastic, especially if heated or if exposed to acidic substances (hello coffee cup/baby bottle/orange juice container?)
Not widely recycled, but more programs are starting to accept it
Turned into: plastic lumber, custom products
I couldn't believe they put a drink in one of these types of plastic containers, Gah! So, I put a "review" in on the product at Amazon, so I hope they sit up and take notice!
I think it's important to learn about all these things because so much bad goes on right under our noses, literally!
http://greensaversma.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/plastic-recycling-symbols-7-th.jpg (http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/redir.php?link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spiritualforums.co m%2Fvb%2Fredir.php%3Flink%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fgre ensaversma.files.wordpress.com%252F2010%252F04%252 Fplastic-recycling-symbols-7-th.jpg)#7: Polycarbonates/Other:
Found in: sunglasses, 3-5 gallon water bottles, signs, DVD/computer cases…anything plastic that’s very rigid
Not safe for foods/beverages: this is the plastic with BPA risk. BPAs are hormone disruptors linked to everything from reproductive issues, immune disorders, obesity, and cancer – even at low doses. BPA leaches from #7 plastic, especially if heated or if exposed to acidic substances (hello coffee cup/baby bottle/orange juice container?)
Not widely recycled, but more programs are starting to accept it
Turned into: plastic lumber, custom products
I couldn't believe they put a drink in one of these types of plastic containers, Gah! So, I put a "review" in on the product at Amazon, so I hope they sit up and take notice!
I think it's important to learn about all these things because so much bad goes on right under our noses, literally!