Have you heard yet about Bisphenol A? Sandra over at Blog Chocolate reminded me this morning of a news story I read recently and intended to post about here. The gang at BlogHers Act Canada are getting in on this action, too, taking up the cause of urging the Canadian government to ban Bisphenol A. Bisphenol A is a toxic hormone disrupter sometimes detected in products such as food cans, plastic water bottles and baby bottles. According to Wikipedia,
Recent studies have confirmed that bisphenol A exposure during development has carcinogenic effects and produce precursors of breast cancer. Bisphenol A has been shown to have developmental toxicity, carcinogenic effects, and possible neurotoxicity. Recent studies suggest it may also be linked to obesity by triggering fat-cell activity.
There are also studies that have been done that suggest normal, regular use of products containing Bisphenol A causes no health risk.
Read more about Bisphenol A here. Then, if you agree that this is a substance you’d like to keep out of your family’s bodies, head on over to Toxic Nation to sign the petition to ban it:
To the Honourable John Baird, Minister of the environment, and the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health,
Bisphenol A is a hormone disruptor found in many everyday products including food cans, plastic water containers and baby bottles. Studies show that people can be exposed to Bisphenol A when it leaches out of these products. Low-doses can harm our health.
Canadians’ health should be protected from harmful toxic chemicals. Ban the use of Bisphenol A in food and beverage containers immediately. Phase out other uses over the next five years!
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
(I’d also like to mention that Sandra and Her Bad Mother will be guest speakers on a podcast tonight from 9-10 pm EST with Kristen of Motherhood Uncensored. Their topic is, “It Can Be Easy Being Green: How to Make Green Parenting Work For You”. Be sure to listen!)
