Comments on: Rethinking BPA http://thefatherlife.com/mag/2009/01/20/rethinking-bpa/ the men's magazine for dads Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:48:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Keith Ward http://thefatherlife.com/mag/2009/01/20/rethinking-bpa/comment-page-1/#comment-267 Keith Ward Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:53:18 +0000 http://thefatherlife.com/mag/?p=973#comment-267 Thanks for writing this startling but helpful article, Ben! Thanks for writing this startling but helpful article, Ben!

]]> By: Ben Martin http://thefatherlife.com/mag/2009/01/20/rethinking-bpa/comment-page-1/#comment-265 Ben Martin Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:29:43 +0000 http://thefatherlife.com/mag/?p=973#comment-265 I had read something similar at vancouverdad.com. There are several of the recycling numbers that indicate non-BPA plastics. I had read something similar at vancouverdad.com. There are several of the recycling numbers that indicate non-BPA plastics.

]]> By: Ben Murphy, TheFatherLife.com http://thefatherlife.com/mag/2009/01/20/rethinking-bpa/comment-page-1/#comment-266 Ben Murphy, TheFatherLife.com Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:23:56 +0000 http://thefatherlife.com/mag/?p=973#comment-266 I found it really interesting that I'd received an email from the plastics industry in less than 24 hours from posting this story... here it is. We'll dig into this a bit more and try to confirm what's put forth in the email... -B Hi Ben, In response to your article, "Rethinking BPA," I wanted to clarify that only Polycarbonate "7" plastic contains BPA. It seems many articles omit the fact that most single-serve plastic bottles people use every day – such as those for water, soft drinks and juices – are made with polyethylene terephthalate (PET), designated by the recycling symbol "# 1," which does not contain BPA. PET is safe and recyclable. Polycarbonate, on the other hand, is made with BPA and is designated by the symbol "#7". I think your readers would benefit from additional information on how to differentiate safe plastics from those considered dangerous via this recyling code. I attached a short fact sheet containing a recycling code chart with this information, which I hope will be usefull. If you are interested, http://www.factsonpet.com contains additional information on this subject. I can also connect you with Dennis Sabourin, Executive Director of the National Association of PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) http://www.napcor.com and spokesperson for Facts on PET. Thanks for the consideration, Joshua Waller (212) 679-3300 x130 factsonpet@gmail.com I found it really interesting that I’d received an email from the plastics industry in less than 24 hours from posting this story… here it is. We’ll dig into this a bit more and try to confirm what’s put forth in the email… -B

Hi Ben,

In response to your article, “Rethinking BPA,” I wanted to clarify
that only Polycarbonate “7″ plastic contains BPA. It seems many
articles omit the fact that most single-serve plastic bottles people
use every day – such as those for water, soft drinks and juices – are
made with polyethylene terephthalate (PET), designated by the
recycling symbol “# 1,” which does not contain BPA. PET is safe and
recyclable. Polycarbonate, on the other hand, is made with BPA and is
designated by the symbol “#7″.

I think your readers would benefit from additional information on how
to differentiate safe plastics from those considered dangerous via
this recyling code. I attached a short fact sheet containing a
recycling code chart with this information, which I hope will be
usefull.

If you are interested, http://www.factsonpet.com contains additional
information on this subject. I can also connect you with Dennis
Sabourin, Executive Director of the National Association of PET
Container Resources (NAPCOR) http://www.napcor.com and spokesperson for Facts on PET.

Thanks for the consideration,
Joshua Waller
(212) 679-3300 x130
factsonpet@gmail.com

]]> By: Dan http://thefatherlife.com/mag/2009/01/20/rethinking-bpa/comment-page-1/#comment-264 Dan Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:13:38 +0000 http://thefatherlife.com/mag/?p=973#comment-264 Very interesting article Ben. I had no idea what a serious issue this was turning out to be (allegdedly at least) Very interesting article Ben. I had no idea what a serious issue this was turning out to be (allegdedly at least)

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