Comments on: The Dangers of Plastic

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 03:18:15 +0000

I am new to this plastic-reducing lifestyle! Just purchased my first Berkey today so I can stop buying plastic water bottles!! (: (: (:

The next step I want to take is buying non-plastic food containers for taking lunch to work with me. I’ve been having a heck of a time researching this- seems like the lids often leak unless they use a silicone? I see the ones you recommend here have silicone- I have heard mixed things about how healthy this is both for us & for the environment. I am a beginner & still have a lot to learn. Might you have any words of wisdom on this to share? It sure would be convenient if food-grade silicone is safe & eco-friendly…I’m just getting a lot of contradictory information on this & it’s hard to know what information is reliable sometimes!

By: plascon

plascon — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:22:53 +0000

While there ought to be a fine for the carcasses and Christmas lights, for the most part the answer to contaminated recycling streams is not to keep berating consumers over getting Resin Code 5 wrong, but to commit to advancing clean plastic technology. Even if consumer participation in recycling were 100 percent, we wouldn’t be close to recycling 100 percent of the material, said chemical engineer Megan Robertson, who co-wrote a piece in Science last November on the future of plastics recycling. Much consumer waste is simply not recyclable, often because it combines materials.

By: Kas

Kas — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 19:18:19 +0000

Hi Katie.
I LOVE your thoughtful and inspiring work! Thank you for your dedication to ensuring such valuable information is readily available to families and people interested in healthful living. I was reading your article “Dangers of Plastic” and noticed the link for store produce mesh bags connects readers to a 100% polyester bag. Polyester is made of plastic, and these polyester fibers make up a large portion of the micro-plastic fibers that pollute our ecosystems. Even though they are reusable, every time washed/rinsed they leak their toxic micro-fibers into the environment. I was hoping you might reconsider changing the link to a 100% cotton or muslin bag like Earth Junky (or something similar, like your article on how to make your own plastic-free produce bag), since your links are so helpful and reach a great number of people. Thank you again!

By: Katie - Wellness Mama

Katie - Wellness Mama — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:49:10 +0000

In reply to sarah. Yet many are still used or replaced with BPS or other more harmful versions. Plastic still isn't safe or healthy just because they've banned certain types.

By: sarah

sarah — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 22:51:25 +0000

Your sources are outdated.

There have been regulations since 2005 which prohibit the usage of BPA, BEHP, pthalates, and DBP in products for babies and children. Also, many of these chemicals are banned for usage in food packaging.

Wood toys can be problematic for usage with babies because when chewed on they can splinter, causing a choking hazard.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Business–Manufacturing/Business-Education/Business-Guidance/Phthalates-Information

By: Rohini

Rohini — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 07:15:27 +0000

Did you know that disposable plastic bags take a second to make but last for a thousand years?

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 15:10:28 +0000

No one ever says keep the plastic contained. Plastic bags are floating everywhere, stuck to trees and fences. The plastic did not get there by itself.

By: Jeffrey Michael

Jeffrey Michael — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 06:08:41 +0000

Thank you for writing this!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:32:26 +0000

Excellent Post! Thank you.

By: Linda Carroll

Linda Carroll — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:07:19 +0000

Thanks for great post. Totally agree with you that plastics are damage! But I have a question, what should I do in order to buy products such as cheese or ice-cream which come in plastic tubs? Would transferring to glass containers at home solve the issue, or would it probably be too late at that point with the plastic already soaking into the food?

By: Katie - Wellness Mama

Katie - Wellness Mama — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 19:44:56 +0000

In reply to Sarah. You are always welcome to share it with attribution! Thanks for checking. I don't allow full republishing of my articles online but you are welcome to share links or excerpts.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:35:11 +0000

Hi Wellness Mama! I would love to present this information in a class I’m giving. Do I need permission to share it from you first?

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 20:03:16 +0000

In reply to Niti Shah. I'm actually researching some options for this right now. Hopefully will have a post about it soon.

By: Niti Shah

Niti Shah — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 19:33:55 +0000

Hello Katie,
What do you have to say about Plastic Retainers? Orthodontist says it is medical grade and is absolutely safe but am scared to have that sitting in my daughter;s mouth for 8-10 hours every night. I try to do my best living naturally and eating whole foods.
I try to avoid plastic in daily life but how can I avoid this?
Thank you for awesome posts always!

By: Amanda H

Amanda H — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 05:03:17 +0000

I love my pyrex ! However it still requires a plastic lid and they break down after a while.. I’ve seen the wax cloth covers but they don’t look like allow stacking so we’ll.. what do you recommend? Also, for certain dishes that need roasting in an oven to retain moist texcutre what do you recommend? Glass casserole dishes? Advice would be greatly appreciated.

By: Amanda H

Amanda H — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 04:57:47 +0000

In reply to Alexa. Dollar store has instant coffee in glass

By: S. Kramer

S. Kramer — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 01:56:36 +0000

In reply to Sarah Dyer.

Christa, there was a series recently by Dr. Tom O’Bryan, “Betrayal Series, the AutoImmune Solution They’re Not Telling You.” Episodes 1 and 8 had at least one interview with someone who had Hashimoto’s. The recordings are available. You can for sure find Episode 1 on YouTube and you can Google Betrayal Series Episode 8 for the interviews.
Basically, there is hope for people with auto-immune diseases. Healing is possible. The solution, believe it or not, lies in the gut. There’s a lot of new information on gut health, the microbiome, and the Functional Medicine approach.
Actually, I just discovered Katie’s Wellness Family Summit and Danielle Walter’s video (Module 13) on Auto-Immune Disease. If you haven’t seen that video, you might want to check it out.

Sarah, as for using the plastic bags from the store for the garbage, I do the same when I manage to buy more than I anticipate when I take along my re-usable bags. I do buy only in glass whenever possible and compost whatever is compostable, That really cuts down on what goes to the landfill.

By: S. Kramer

S. Kramer — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 01:30:33 +0000

In reply to Christa.

Basically, there is hope for people with auto-immune diseases. Healing is possible. The solution, believe it or not, lies in the gut. There’s a lot of new information on gut health, the microbiome, and the Functional Medicine approach.

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 04:33:28 +0000

In reply to Ginny. Wow- that is a lot of water! I would think that would get expensive over time too. Would he consider stocking up on some insulated metal bottles like Hydroflask? He could fill several of the big half-gallon ones with ice water and they would stay cool all day, even in high heat, and would avoid the plastic. Might save money in the long run too...

By: Ginny

Ginny — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 04:07:59 +0000

Hi Katie,

I’m a new follower and have learned so much from your website. It’s a little overwhelming and I have so far to go to get my little family going in the right direction – especially with my husband kicking and screaming the entire way 🙂 – but I have a quick question regarding water bottles. My husband works in the oil fields in Texas – he is in the worst kind of heat for 8+ hours per day. He goes through a 24 pack of water bottles easily each day. I’m overwhelmed with the prospect of how to change that, but now I’m very concerned about the risks of him drinking so much water from toxic containers. I know this is a pretty unique situation but any thoughts/ideas on what can be done? Thank you!