>Many thanks for ththe info on plastics and their associated risks -
>I am becoming a rabid anti-plastics activist! and all ammunition >(bullets?
seeds?) are more than welcome!
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Hormone disrupting chemicals don't just affect females of various
species. They also affect males. For more information, see:
Introduction to hormone toxicity at:
http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~mwarhurst/oestrogenic.html
Notice, Dr. Michael Warhurst has a section on phthalates--plasticizers
that are in some plastics such as vinyl chloride (PVC), modified
polystyrene, and possibly others. However, phthalates are also in some
pesticides --that kill insects, weeds, and possibly fungi.
http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~mwarhurst/phthalates.html
But, that is not the only chemical found to disrupt the endocrine
system. Chemicals in liquid soap and detergents, and a variety of other
uses contain alkyphenols, which Dr. Warhurst says are estrogenic.
http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~mwarhurst/ape.html
Bisphenol A is also a plasticizer and is called bpa-polycarbonate. If
you buy your bottled water (because your tap water is poisoned from
leaking landfills and agricultural/lawn care chemicals) and your bottled
water comes in 5 gallon plastic bottles, chances are it contains BPA.
http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~mwarhurst/bisphenol.html
And there is more--too numerous to mention at this time.
What it all comes down to is we need to buy less and return to glass
refillable packaging, non-petrochemical products, and we deserve the
right to know so we can take responsibile care of our families.
Obviously, our corporate-owned government(s) won't take care of us.
Susan Snow