Plastic containers and
linings often leach chemicals into the surrounding environment. And
some of those chemicals, like the endocrine-disrupting bisphenol-A
(BPA) and phthalates, may be harmful to your health.
Manufacturers have even
begun advertising some products as "BPA-free." But a
recent study found that most plastic products leach
endocrine-disrupting chemicals even if they're labeled "BPA-free!"