How to Avoid Plastic

Even though it is very difficult to avoid plastic altogether in todays society, there are many safe options. Glass, stainless steel, waxed paper, bamboo, wood, ceramics, earthenware and china are good alternatives. Below are some ideas on how to avoid plastic particularly in regards to babies and children:

Avoid plastic and aluminium epoxy (bpa) lined drink bottles. Only use glass or Stainless Steel baby bottles and Sippy Cups such as the Klean Kanteen Sippy
Give your baby toys made from natural fabrics and materials instead of plastic ones
Store your food and beverages in non plastic containers
Don't microwave food in a plastic container and never microwave anything covered in plastic wrap
Wrap meat and cheese in waxed paper to stop it drying out rather than plastic wrap.
Get rid of your plastic dishes and cups, and replace them with glass, stainless steel or ceramic/china varieties
If you have any plastic kitchenware, discard any items that are scratched or worn.
Avoid buying and using bottled water; filter your own using a reverse osmosis filter instead, and use reusable Stainless Steel Water Bottles like the Klean Kanteen
When shopping try to avoid food in packaged plastic or cans (the lining of cans contains BPA). Also be aware that the lids of jarred foods can contain BPA on the lining of inside of the lid.
Make your own homemade baby food, and freeze in stainless steel or silicon icecube trays, or in dollops on silicone baking sheets, then store in airtight glass containers once solid.
Don't buy PVC toys, or if you do, check with the manufacturer first to see if they contain phthalates of organotin compounds.
Do not buy baby bibs made with PVC (Vinyl) wipe clean coatings.


Useful Links:

The Dirty Truth about Plastic
PVC the poisioness plastic
The Bisphenol-A Debate: A Suspect Chemical in Plastic Bottles and Cans
Plastic: Everyday Use, Everyday Risk
(Source: www.littleacornstomightyoaks.co.uk - where you can get plastic free bottles, cups, plates etc etc)