Ok, anyone who knows me, knows that I'm a usually 'happy go lucky' kind of person. Not quite positive the meaning of that saying, but I think it means I'm usually happy and not too uptight (notice I had to add the 'too' part to that last phrase). Well, I've become a little cynical in that I think everyone is going to die of some kind of cancer. Cancer rates have rose so quickly over the years and they keep going up. My dad passed away of lymphoma last year (get tumors on your lymph nodes) and now that has sealed my belief. Besides, how many chemicals do we use now as opposed to 'in the olden days?' I just read an article about how bottle water consuption has skyrocketted the past years and people aren't recycling and on and on, but the point is, it described the different kinds of plastics that are used for what. If you look at the bottom of a milk jug it has a 2 on it. This is code so you know what type of resin is used in making it. To make a long story short, one of the worst kinds of resin is #7. So, please tell me why baby bottles, medical storage containers, and stain resistant food storage containers are made out of this? Has anyone asked yourself why cancer rates have skyrocketted and why there are chemicals in everything we use? Have you ever looked on a cleaning product and notice that the ingredients aren't listed? Did you know that Pledge contains butane and propane in it? Just wanted to open some people's eyes to the world we live in. Next time you go to clean your bathroom and you use all your chemicals, ask yourself why you think when you clean with all that stuff why you think it's 'clean?' Don't get me wrong, I do the same thing, but wonder why I think things are clean when I smell all those chemicals?
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i switched to organic fruits/veggies & milk recently after doing a taste & price comparison and noticed that it doesn't cost that much more but tastes like a million times better. i'm not real well versed on the health benefits (i'm more interested in the way it tastes!) but from what i understand, it's much better for you...
thanks for the info!!!! I have started to use a green/organic cleaner in the kitchen, but for some reason I don't think it will really clean my bathroom!!! Maybe I'm OCD. But about the 7 thing... I went out to look for a plastic water bottle for working out and all of them were 7!!!!!!!! I didn't buy one. I'm trying to be god to the environment and have only water bottle - but I guess that means I have to slowly kill myself to do it! HA!
I totally know what you're feeling. I just recently read something about phthalates found in plastics and fragrance products being carcinogens and hormone disruptors. Supposedly they're part to blame for the early onset of puberty and much more. I feel like it's everywhere from the products we use, to the water we drink, to the air we breathe, to the materials used in our homes and bedding.
You have some really good thoughts here -- I need to do a little research, it sounds like. Thanks for pushing me in that direction.
ANNA- I really liked your thoughts on this. I had heard about the baby bottle thing but didn't know what number it was. I am always recycling so I always look on the bottom of a container to see if its recyclable but now I will be looking for a different reason. Thanks
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http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/04/canada-calls-bisphenol-a-dangerous.php
This is interesting and kind of relates to what you were saying.
Well, here's more info to worry about: all the preservatives and other food additives are linked to autism, ADHD, and now there are studies linking it to homosexuality. SO, I am TRYING to feed my family more natural stuff. IT's hard though. all your easy to make or snacky stuff all has additives in it. One great snack (though, it is wrapped in plastic) is the fruit leather snacks from costco. They are just pureed fruit!
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