Talking About Green

Plastic Baby Bottles — Are back in the news as concerned parents weigh the conflicting reports about the chemical, bisphenol-A (BPA), that’s in many clear, rigid plastic baby bottles and formula cans. More than 90 percent of Americans have traces of BPA, which mimics the hormone estrogen, in their bodies, so Canada did not over-react by banning this chemical in baby products.

To play it safe, avoid plastic with “PC” for polycarbonate or the recycling number “7.” Avoid warming food in such containers, since heat can release the chemical. Instead, use safe alternatives such as glass or bottles labeled “BPA-free.”