Lately, it seems like a new study on the health impacts of phthalates comes out every week. The chemicals are everywhere: they are used in everything from household cleaners to food packaging to fragrance, cosmetics, and personal-care products.
Consumers can take matters into their own hands by avoiding products packaged in “recycling-code-3” plastic, products that include the vague ingredient “fragrance” on their label, and purchasing organic products packaged in glass as much as possible.
Sources and more information
- Phthalates are everywhere, and the health risks are worrying. How bad are they really?, theguardian, 2015/feb/10.
- Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (Chap) on Phthalates, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Report, July 2014.
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