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BPA Free Blender Jars

Looking for a safe BPA Free Blender Jar? BPA Free Blender Jars are made from plastic, glass or BPA-free copolyester.

If you are interested in BPA Free Blender Jars, choose glass over plastic jars. Glass jars do not contains Bisphenol A.

Limit your exposure to BPA and pthalates by choosing a BPA free blender and BPA free blender jars. BPA free containers are an important way to limit your exposure to BPA.

BPA free blender jars are a safe toxic free way to store the food and drink that we consume. Concerned parents are looking for BPA Free plastic alternatives especially when it comes to baby food.

BPA free blender jars provide a safe, BPA free way to store food without the worry of chemicals leaching into your food. Choose glass over plastic when buying a BPA free blender jar.

Try the BPA free Tribest Mason Jar Single Serving Blender for a safe BPA free blender jar.

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What are the Alternatives to Plastic?

When looking for alternatives to plastic or BPA substitutes, one must look at the traditional materials that were used before the invention of plastic. Plastic became a cheap alternative to traditional materials such as steel, wood and glass that were used to store food and drink. Traditional alternatives to plastic are more esthetically pleasing, durable, and BPA free. Any of the following BPA plastic alternatives are food-safe, BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalates-free. Choose plastic pthalates substitutes when storing food and drink.

Bisphenol A Alternatives

• Ceramics and Pottery – Ceramics and pottery are great for tableware, mixing bowls, salad bowls, serving dishes and storage containers. Ceramic bowls and pottery kitchenware can be stunning to look at. In fact, some of the most beautiful kitchens are decorated with beautiful pottery and ceramics. Choose beautiful colors and make artwork out of your kitchen decor. This particular plastic alternative that can really add beauty to your kitchen.
• Stainless Steel – Stainless steel is one of the best plastic alternatives. Stainless steel is safe, durable and most importantly, BPA free. Buy stainless steel pots and pans, mixing bowls and kitchen utensils. Store uncooked foods such as coffee, flour, rice, pastas and sugar in stainless steel containers.Stainless steel water bottles are the best alternative to plastic. Choose a wide mouth food grade stainless steel water bottle for a safe alternative to plastic water bottles.
• Glass – Choose glass as an alternative to plastic kitchenware. Glass is great for drinking glasses, mixing bowls, and food storage. Glass appliances such as blenders and coffee makers offer a great alternative to plastic. Pyrex glassware is excellent for cooking both on the stove and in the oven. Pyrex glassware is also microwave safe. Glass baby bottles are another plastic alternative. Quality glass baby bottles are available through reputable companies like Evenflo, Dr. Brown’s and BornFree.
• Wood and Bamboo Wood and bamboo are natural, traditional materials. They are a wonderful alternative to plastic chopping boards, salad bowls, utensils and storage containers. Traditional woods and bamboo are safe, practical and durable. Elements of nature such as wood and bamboo can add beauty to any space. Bamboo kitchenware is made from molded bamboo fiber. Bamboo is a natural and flexible material that will add warmth to any kitchen. In fact, chop sticks are often made from bamboo. Bamboo bowls, bamboo utensils and cutting boards are yet another safe alternative to plastic.
• Silicone Silicone is a non-toxic material that is nonstick, and heat-resistant. Silicone may look like plastic but it is not plastic at all. Silicone kitchenware includes spatulas, baking cups, baking mats, ice cube trays, heat-resistant oven gloves and more. Silicone utensils, matts, mitts and other kitchenware is another great alternative to plastic.

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BPA in Canned Food

BPA Cans

Bisphenol A: Sex Hormone in a Can?

High levels of Bisphenol A have been found in canned foods, beer cans and soda cans. Studies have found BPA in the lining of canned food and drink. Canned goods are lined with an epoxy coating that is made with Bisphenol A. BPA can mimic estrogen – a powerful hormone. Bisphenol A has been linked to obesity, breast cancer and early puberty. There appears to be higher levels of BPA in canned food and beverages than there is in plastic water bottles and there are currently no standards or regulations on BPA. Companies are allowed to put Bisphenol A in anything and this increases our exposure to industrial chemicals.

What is BPA?

Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the elements used in the chemical make up of plastic.

 This substance is used to harden plastic and has been the subject of many health concerns. BPA is prone to leach into the food and water contained in plastic containers. Heat accelerates this process. BPA disrupts hormonal, genetic and physical development. Leach proof materials include stainless steel, ceramic and glass.

BPA Health Risks

Researchers have linked BPA to a number of serious health conditions. These include breast cancer, prostate cancer and uterine cancer. Further possible health conditions include asthma, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity.

How to Avoid BPA Canned Food

• Ban BPA – Don’t buy from companies that are using BPA. Push for Government regulation of this industrial chemical.
• Cook Your Meals – Cook fresh foods instead of simply heating things up. Keep BPA out of our food.
• Protect Children – Protect developing children and babies from the harmful effects of BPA. Stay away from canned baby formula and choose BPA free toys. Choose BPA free baby formula cans.
• Choose Bottles – Start buying bottles instead of cans. This will help to minimize your exposure to BPA.
• Buy BPA Free Cans – BPA Free Cans are starting to hit the market. Choose brands like Eden Foods and Trader Joes. BPA food and tin cans need regulation.
• BPA Free Tomato Cans – Canned tomatoes are highly acidic and, therefore, accelerate the leaching of BPA. Choose fresh tomatoes or BPA free tomato cans.
• Choose BPA-Free Beer and Soda – BPA Beer Cans? Instead, choose bottled beverages instead of cans.

Companies will have to start finding ways to produce canned foods without bpa. The plastic lining in cans is a health risk – companies need to find a BPA replacement for cans.

Current companies with BPA-free cans include:

• Eden Organic
• Vital Choice
• Oregon’s Choice
• Wild Planet
• Eco Fish
• Trader Joe’s
• Native Forest
• Native Factor

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