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Ever
wondered about Vital Earth’s plastic bottles...Are they really safe?
There
are currently some disreputable web sites trying to scare people with
lies and deception. Are
all
plastics dangerous like they claim? Read the facts and decide for
yourself.
Safe
plastics have been available for years
Plastics have been under scrutiny for several years, and dramatic and
positive changes have occurred in the packaging industry because of
watchdog groups and independent researchers. New and safe plastic
compositions have been created specifically for use with food and
liquids. Yes, there are many harmful and dangerous plastics, but they
are certainly not used by ethical manufacturers for the packaging of
consumable products.
Reputable manufacturers are all using HDPE or PETE bottles and
packaging. Stores who carry supplement products certainly know to look
for this labeling and understand it’s safe, and that these bottles
differ from harmful Polycarbonate bottles.
Safe bottles:
In a nutshell:
Dangerous and harmful plastic containers are made of polycarbonate, or
polyvinyl chloride, and contain an additive called Bisphenol A (BPA).
None
of
these harmful plastics containing BPA are used in the manufacture of
HDPE and PETE bottles, which are the type of bottles used for all Vital
Earth's liquid supplements, as well as 90% of all health food store
products. This is not new. Conscientious manufacturers have been
protecting consumers against harmful BPA for years now. To repeat,
there is no BPA in our bottles.
To tell
consumers that all plastics are alike is irresponsible and untrue.
Consumers can make better choices when they’re better informed. Simply
look at the bottom of a bottle to see what it is composed of, and you’ll
know whether you should avoid it. It’s that simple. Don’t be alarmed,
be informed!
About Vital Earth's bottles:
The specific type of bottles Vital Earth uses are made of an organic
composition, are certified by the FDA, and are approved under the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard.
They do NOT contain BPA (Bisphenol-A), and are not made from
polycarbonate, polystyrene, phthalates, or polyvinyl chloride.
Vital Earth uses HDPE bottles. Both HDPE and PETE bottles are
recommended by The Green Guide, and are certified safe and guaranteed
NOT to transfer
anything toxic into the product because they don't contain anything
toxic. In fact, the Green Guide even recommends HDPE for baby bottles -
that's how safe they are.
In independent lab tests done by certified facilities, HDPE has passed
rigorous testing using acid leaching agents, in extreme high heat
conditions. HDPE was found to be so non-reactive that no chemicals,
toxins, or foreign materials whatsoever, in any form, were detected in
the contents of the bottle. This isn't surprising since the composition
of the bottle does not contain any of these things.
There
is no BPA, polycarbonate, or polyvinyl chloride in HDPE bottles.
Rigorous documented testing of HDPE and PETE bottles under the most
extreme circumstances has proved this again and again.
Before
any respectable manufacturer ever purchases a single bottle they
scrutinize the bottle manufacturer's "Material Safety Data Sheet". This
is a legal certification of the physical/chemical properties, human
health data, exposure controls, handling and storage, materials
stability and reactivity, toxicological information, regulatory
information and more. From this and other information we know exactly
what our bottle is composed of, the certifications it carries, and the
rigorous tests that were performed on it that guarantee its safety.
BPA is harmful
- but
not all plastics contain it
BPA is an additive used in the manufacture of some plastics
(polycarbonate). It makes plastics shatterproof, and “see through”.
Marketers love it because it’s a lot easier to sell a brightly colored,
clear, shiny bottle or container that won’t break, than a dull, milky
looking one.
BPA is
also in Styrofoam containers, and is widely used in the manufacture of
hard plastic toys, circuit boards, adhesives, and untold products that
utilize hard plastic.
BPA (Bisphenol
A) has been linked to breast, prostate, and uterine cancer, decreased
testosterone, Type II Diabetes, Attention Deficit Disorder, and more.
Federal health agencies have found that 95% of people tested had levels
of BPA in their system. (This is exactly why having a strong immune
system is so important)
It is a
class of chemicals known as endocrine-disruptors. BPA mimics the
naturally occurring hormone estrogen, and alters the normal function of
genes. It is also linked to the early onset of puberty in girls,
obesity and behavioral problems. It is thought to be the cause of
serious reproductive disorders.
There
is a massive amount of information available on the internet about BPA.
It is clearly proven to be very dangerous to human health and should
never come in contact with anything a human might consume.
It’s not a perfect world... Products containing BPA are still widely
sold. For any container coming in contact with something you plan on
ingesting use this guideline: If it’s bright, hard/shatterproof, and
“see-through” (not milky), then avoid it because it’s probably made with
BPA . Remember, BPA is what makes plastic shatterproof and clear.
Beware of this type of plastic.
Look
at the recycling symbol
The recycling symbol is located on the bottom of containers. It is a
small triangle that has a number stamped inside the triangle. The
number tells you what type of plastic it is. Some bottles also use an
alphabetic designation. For example, Vital Earth’s bottles say “HDPE”.
Other safe bottles say “PETE”.
Once
you learn which plastics are which, with a glance at the recycling
symbol, or the alphabetic designation on the bottom of the container,
you can easily limit your exposure to BPA by simply not using them.
If
there is nothing stamped on the bottom of the bottle, then we suggest
you don't buy it - it's anybody's guess what it's made of. And, NEVER
use plastics in an unsafe way, such as refilling a #1 recyclable bottle,
which are designed to be used only once.
A crash course on the different types of plastics:
Clearly, the concern over dangerous plastics centers mainly around the
additive Bisphenol A (BPA), which is used in the production of
polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Clear plastics are not the
only dangerous plastics though. Styrofoam and PVC also contain BPA.
BPA can
be found in:
-
Hard plastic toys
-
Children’s “sippy” cups
-
Disposable silverware
-
Styrofoam food storage containers and egg cartons
-
Clear, and colored plastics, reusable drink bottles
-
Plastic Lined Cans - can be identified by a white, enamel lining
inside cans: (tomatoes, pumpkin, beets, and more)
Worst Plastics:
(Contains
BPA (Bisphenol A) which can be leached into the consummable product)
#3 Recycling symbol: Polyvinyl chloride (vinyl or PVC) - (generally not
recyclable)
#6 Recycling symbol: Polystyrene
#7 Recycling symbol: (Polycarbonate)
Mediocre Plastic:
(contains BPA which is released over time)
#1 Recycling symbol–
Designed for one-time use only
This is the type of bottle that water is usually sold in. Do not refill
this bottle - the chemical bond breaks down over time, and then can
transfer BPA into the liquid.
Many
people who are concerned about the environmental impact of using a
bottle only once and then throwing it away will refill #1 bottles. We
don’t recommend this because as they are tumbled around in your car,
become dented, etc. BPA is released. We suggest you avoid buying #1
bottles whenever possible, and switch to refillable stainless steel or
glass bottles. A much better alternative for both you and the
environment.
Safe Plastic:
(made from safe, polyethylene, or polypropylene)
#2 Recycling symbol: (HDPE- High Density Polyethylene)
#4 Recycling symbol: (LDPE-Low Density Polyethylene)
#5 Recycling symbol: (Polypropylene)
Other plastic products
that should not come in
contact with anything you eat or drink:
-
Polycarbonate - 5
Gallon water bottles, "sport" water bottles, "sippy cups", clear
plastic cutlery
-
Phthalates -
Plastic Wraps
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Polystyrene,
Styrene (Styrofoam, cups, bowls, food trays, egg cartons )
-
Placticizers -
Plastic Wraps
-
Polyvinyl chloride
(vinyl or PVC) - plastic wraps, plastic squeeze bottles
-
Polymers
-
Plastic Lined Cans
- can be identified by a white, enamel lining inside cans:
(tomatoes, pumpkin, beets, and more)
How to get the most harmful plastics out of your life:
· Switch
to a stainless steel or glass refillable water bottle for personal use
· Don't
heat any plastic containers in the microwave, and don't store food or
leftovers in them either. Use glass or ceramic instead.
· Avoid
all clear, hard shell plastic reusable containers, including the big 5
gal. bottles that sit on water dispensers.
· Never
feed your baby from a plastic baby bottle, unless it's made from
plastics that don't leach BPA, like polypropylene or polyethylene (HDPE,
PETE). Or switch to glass or stainless steel.
Learn the facts and make the best choices
And by "facts" we mean scientific data from reputable current studies,
respected researchers, government agencies and industry experts.
If a web site is warning you about some terrible danger but doesn't give
you specifics, and directs you to articles and studies that are several
years old, or articles that only relate to their scare topic in a vague
way - and they are suggesting that you buy their product instead...let
this be a RED FLAG warning to you. If a manufacturer has a valid
product benefit they shouldn't have to scare you to make their point.
Everybody is exposed to environmental toxins in one form or another...
Let's face it, we live in a world where we're surrounded by chemical
toxins of some form or another. They are in our clothing, carpet,
furniture, foods, and just about everywhere. Whatever toxins you do
inevitably pick up from your environment, and the many harmful plastics
we are surrounded by, remember that it's the people who have the strong
immune systems who are least affected.
If you
consciously limit your exposure to harmful substances, live a healthy
lifestyle, drink pure water, eat unprocessed food, and supply your body
with the nutrients it needs to maintain strong cells, it's likely your
body will easily fight off whatever challenges it encounters.
How can
you help do this? Don't forget that fulvic is one of the most powerful
substances you can provide for your body to boost immune system
function, build healthy strong cells, flush toxins from your body, and
help fight the dangerous effects of the harmful plastics, chemicals and
the many food additives we encounter daily.
Vital Earth Minerals
Please call us with any
questions. We’re here to help.
Toll
Free: 1-866-291-4400
info about Fulvic
Plastics info :
(http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_2001_Jan/ai_70777248/pg_1)
The health
dangers of reusing plastic bottles and bags:
http://www.ewg.org/node/25991
http://themangolds.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/the-dangers-of-using-plastic-for-our-food-and-water/
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