Good Plastic VS Bad Plastic – The Myths and Truths savetheenvironment.com
Good Plastic VS Bad Plastic – The Myths and Truths. Plastic waste from the ocean is in much too bad a state to be recycled. Instead, they use the plastic waste from beaches or riverbanks. It is the most toxic and the most harmful form of plastic. It contains bisphenol A (BPA), lead, phthalates, mercury, dioxins, and cadmium. It's true that plastic waste is a major problem plaguing landfills and oceans the world over. However, when used correctly and thoughtfully, plastic and the environment can live in happy harmony. When it comes to recycling and recyclability, very little, it seems is straightforward — even something as seemingly simple as orange juice can present a conundrum. It’s common knowledge that some plastics contain toxic chemicals that can hurt human beings and animals if they are ingested or inhaled. That’s why you see so many labels on plastic items that say, “BPA free.” BPA is a type of chemical sometimes found in plastic that’s so harmful to your health, that even large companies are removing it from their products.
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