Comments on: Plastics 101 with Dr. Alan Greene http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/10/16/plastics-101-with-dr-alan-greene/ Endocrine Disruptor-free Product News & Reviews Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: 29 Diapers » Ecofrugal Friday: How To Save up to 85% on Baby Food http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/10/16/plastics-101-with-dr-alan-greene/comment-page-1/#comment-9529 29 Diapers » Ecofrugal Friday: How To Save up to 85% on Baby Food Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:19:47 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=647#comment-9529 [...] ounce. If you don’t care that your cubes are a certain size, check your ice cube trays for the recycling/plastic number to make sure they’re safe to use. Mine [...] [...] ounce. If you don’t care that your cubes are a certain size, check your ice cube trays for the recycling/plastic number to make sure they’re safe to use. Mine [...]

]]> By: Microwaves: Not So Evil After All? (Lemony Steamed Asparagus with Feta or Parmesan) | One Hungry Mama http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/10/16/plastics-101-with-dr-alan-greene/comment-page-1/#comment-8751 Microwaves: Not So Evil After All? (Lemony Steamed Asparagus with Feta or Parmesan) | One Hungry Mama Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:07:25 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=647#comment-8751 [...] using plastic in the microwave, for safety (check out Plastics 101 with Dr. Alan Greene) and to avoid that horrible chemically [...] [...] using plastic in the microwave, for safety (check out Plastics 101 with Dr. Alan Greene) and to avoid that horrible chemically [...]

]]> By: Meli http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/10/16/plastics-101-with-dr-alan-greene/comment-page-1/#comment-8440 Meli Fri, 01 May 2009 07:58:24 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=647#comment-8440 Hi Alicia, Is styrofoam safe as long as it's not microwaved? I am worried about all of those styrofoam drink cups from some of my favorite eating spots. <br><br>Thank you in advance! :)<br><br>~Meli Hi Alicia, Is styrofoam safe as long as it's not microwaved? I am worried about all of those styrofoam drink cups from some of my favorite eating spots.

Thank you in advance! :)

~Meli

]]> By: Meli http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/10/16/plastics-101-with-dr-alan-greene/comment-page-1/#comment-6669 Meli Fri, 01 May 2009 02:58:24 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=647#comment-6669 Hi Alicia, Is styrofoam safe as long as it's not microwaved? I am worried about all of those styrofoam drink cups from some of my favorite eating spots. <br><br>Thank you in advance! :)<br><br>~Meli Hi Alicia, Is styrofoam safe as long as it's not microwaved? I am worried about all of those styrofoam drink cups from some of my favorite eating spots.

Thank you in advance! :)

~Meli

]]> By: Alicia http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/10/16/plastics-101-with-dr-alan-greene/comment-page-1/#comment-6240 Alicia Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:42:34 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=647#comment-6240 Hi Chrissy, That's a great question! We've done a little studying on plastic in the microwave vs. plastic in the dishwasher. So far, we've found one major difference between the two: microwaves cause hot spots which can damage the plastic, while dishwashers apply an even, more regulated heat. Based on this info, we think it's fine to place polypropylene on the top rack of the dishwasher. Hope that helps, Alicia Hi Chrissy,

That’s a great question! We’ve done a little studying on plastic in the microwave vs. plastic in the dishwasher. So far, we’ve found one major difference between the two: microwaves cause hot spots which can damage the plastic, while dishwashers apply an even, more regulated heat. Based on this info, we think it’s fine to place polypropylene on the top rack of the dishwasher.

Hope that helps,

Alicia

]]> By: Chrissy http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/10/16/plastics-101-with-dr-alan-greene/comment-page-1/#comment-6232 Chrissy Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:37:43 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=647#comment-6232 What about putting plastics in the dishwasher? If heating them up in the microwave is bad, is it equally bad to put sippy cups (even the BPA free ones) in the dishwasher? Should I be hand washing all my toddlers plates, cups, spoons, etc? What about putting plastics in the dishwasher? If heating them up in the microwave is bad, is it equally bad to put sippy cups (even the BPA free ones) in the dishwasher? Should I be hand washing all my toddlers plates, cups, spoons, etc?

]]> By: chowmama | Microwaves: Not So Evil After All? (Lemony Steamed Asparagus with Feta or Parmesan) http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/10/16/plastics-101-with-dr-alan-greene/comment-page-1/#comment-6221 chowmama | Microwaves: Not So Evil After All? (Lemony Steamed Asparagus with Feta or Parmesan) Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:00:40 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=647#comment-6221 [...] using plastic in the microwave, for safety (check out Plastics 101 with Dr. Alan Greene) and to avoid that horrible chemically [...] [...] using plastic in the microwave, for safety (check out Plastics 101 with Dr. Alan Greene) and to avoid that horrible chemically [...]

]]> By: Julie http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/10/16/plastics-101-with-dr-alan-greene/comment-page-1/#comment-5314 Julie Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:06:33 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=647#comment-5314 I work at a private college that is carrying the bio #7 containers and composting them along with milled sugar can fiber items. What steps can we taken to push (if any) the need for moving them to a 8 instead of 7? I work at a private college that is carrying the bio #7 containers and composting them along with milled sugar can fiber items. What steps can we taken to push (if any) the need for moving them to a 8 instead of 7?

]]> By: softlanding http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/10/16/plastics-101-with-dr-alan-greene/comment-page-3/#comment-3677 softlanding Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:16:35 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=647#comment-3677 You're welcome! I just wish I had a better answer . . . Alicia You’re welcome! I just wish I had a better answer . . .

Alicia

]]> By: Janis Nuckolls http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/10/16/plastics-101-with-dr-alan-greene/comment-page-1/#comment-3676 Janis Nuckolls Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:12:43 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=647#comment-3676 Thanks so much Alicia. This sounds like a question that might be a good one for a chemistry science fair project! Best, Janis Thanks so much Alicia. This sounds like a question that might be a good one for a chemistry science fair project!

Best,

Janis

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