Posts Tagged ‘no plastics’

Is BPA dangerous?

Is BPA, also called Bisephenol, really dangerous? As you have read in other blogs on this site, studies have shown that BPA can lead to all sorts of health problems, including erectile dysfunction in men, heart aliments and disrupting endocrines in your body. However, for every study showing the harmful effects of the [...]

How much trash do you produce?

According to the “Clean Air Council”, the average American throws out 4.39 lbs of trash a day! I know that I see much more than that just at the “End of the Year Soccer Parties” that I attend with my daugthers. A good way to start would be to bring along reusable containers, [...]

Make it last

Good article in “The Star Online” about how the kitchen is a good place to start going green. Of course, don’t use Teflon frying pans. They wear out pretty fast. (I do miss flipping eggs in one, though). Use cast iron or stainless steel instead. My sister picked up a [...]

Next time you go to McDonalds….

Just when you thought it was safe by tossing out all of your plastic food storage containers, bottles, etc; and buying healthyKitchenware Products to replace them, guess again! According to the EPA, Bisphenol-A (bpa) -”a reproductive, developmental and systemic toxicant” has shown up in cash register receipts! (I always thought that they smelled [...]

A Toxic Declaration

The federal government (Canadian, of course) declared bisphenol A a toxin today. This official declaration falls under the Canadian Enviromental Protection Act. Most of the big retailers (Sears Canada, Rexall Pharmacies and Hudson’s Bay Company just to name a few) have fallen in line and started to pull plastic products containing BPA off [...]

Great video about plastics

Share this video. It’s short and sweet!
Thanks to Tiffany at Green and Natural Parenting for the tip.

Use Less Plastic from TakePart on Vimeo.

Glass containers – fridge, oven, dishwasher safe

hey are back in stock!
The 12-cup, 5-cup and 2-cup glass containers which have glass lids that nest on the container are available now.
They go from the oven to the table in style and can even be used to freeze your meals or left overs.

Stainless steel sandwich container

Back in stock!
The small sandwich stainless steel container is back in stock. It is ideal for small sandwiches ( no large bread slices!) or snack.

Men are getting the “willies” about BPA.

Interestingly enough, this subject is showing up in the “mainstream” press. According to an article in “U.S. News & World Report“, BPA might be a cause for erectile dysfunction in men. For those of you that don’t know, BPA is an essential ingredient of polycarbonates, epoxy resins and many types of plastics. [...]

Lunch Bots

Be sure to check out the latest styles of high quality, 18/8 stainless steel lunchbox containers-Lunch Bots! They’re durable, lightweight, and best of all, reusable. My kids love them. With four different types to choose from, you’re sure to find something to fit your needs. Don’t miss out! Get yours before they’re gone! [...]