Disposal of BPA Bottles Could be After-Ban Safety Issue
Published: 1 May 2008
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Cancer, Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations, Sustainability
According to the “Globe and Mail,” disposal of plastic bottles that contain the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) could be an after-ban safety issue, as BPA has been declared toxic by Health Canada and is reportedly an estrogen-mimicking chemical that may be linked to cancers and fertility problems. Some BPA has reportedly been shown to leach into groundwater that percolates out of landfills.