Like us, you’ve probably heard or read something about BPA, the “bad” chemical in hard plastic. Bisphenol-A, or BPA, has been linked to a wide range of health problems including cancer, obesity, and some learning disabilities. It is especially dangerous to children. Gretchen and Paige wanted to learn what they can do to keep their families safe, so they invited Julia Bovey, from the NRDC (that’s the Natural Resources Defense Council) to explain what to look for on labels, which products to avoid, and which products are safe. This is information every parent should know. For more about BPA check out these articles and websites:

http://www.factsonplastic.com/?gclid=CN3IxrXOk5cCFQhJagodaAMq-w
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=plastics-in-our-diet
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-09-16-bpa-fda_N.htm
http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/114/bpa