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BPA in PET bottles
In recent years, we have been bombarded with the “BPA Free” marketing move. BPA has long been known to be highly toxic to humans, and recent research has even shown that BPA is far more dangerous than scientists initially thought. According to new research and publications, the question has arisen again as to whether PET bottles (Coca-Cola, Fanta and the like) and other products contain BPA. In the US, a group of people also decided on a bill to ban the production of PET plastics due to BPA. Of course, their demand fell into the water, as PET plastic does not contain BPA (Bisphenol-A).
Where is BPA used?
Bisphenol-A is actually used in the production of plastics called polycarbonate (PC). This is a different type of plastic used in reusable products. Unfortunately, these are products like milk bottles, sports bottles, food storage containers ...
How do we recognize PET material?
Polyethylene (PET) is a transparent, strong and very light plastic from the polyester family. It is used in virtually all beverage bottles around the world because it is hygienic, keeps the drink fresh and breaks harder. Plastic must be marked with mark No. 1 as a recycling code. PET is also very useful as a recycled material, as it can be used to produce quality recycled materials. It is mainly used to make shopping bags, but it can also be used to make backpacks, shoes, pens, etc ...
Is PET safe?
PET plastic has never been shown to have any side effects. PET material has, of course, been tested in laboratories around the world, and we have been using it en masse for more than 35 years.