Plastics Rumor Registry

Rumor:  “Consumer Alert” story about the unsafe use of plastics, plastic bottles and, in particular, Bisphenol-A (BPA) which is used to make polycarbonate containers.

Rumor:   Using plastics in the microwave creates dioxins that can migrate into food

Rumor:   Student finds carcinogens and harmful chemicals leach from plastics in microwave

Rumor:   Freezing plastic water bottles releases dioxins into water

Rumor:   Reusing plastic beverage bottles causes harmful chemicals to leach into water

Rumor:   The number on the bottom of a plastic cup, bottle or container tells you how to use a product

Rumor:   Cups and containers made with polystyrene plastic leach toxic dihydrogen monoxide

Rumor:   Plastic food wraps and packages are made with phthalates

Rumor:   Resin codes under “5” release cancer-causing chemicals