Saturday, October 17, 2009

How to Avoid PVC in Plastic Food Wrap

How to Avoid PVC in Plastic Food Wrap
http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2009/10/16/how-to-avoid-pvc-in-plastic-food-wrap/    

"Have you ever wondered about the safety of the plastic wrap used by grocery stores for cheese and meats?   It looks like the same type of plastic wrap that most of us use at home, right?  And we've learned that the major plastic wrap brands (Saran, Glad, etc.) are made from low density polyethylene (LDPE, #4) which is considered a safer plastic.  But with a little digging, you'll quickly find that most of the plastic wrap used by supermarkets is made from a PVC based plastic (#3), not to mention the styrofoam tray (#6) its sitting in!  This type of plastic wrap is often referred to as "cling wrap" or "food wrap film" and is more durable, airtight and moisture resistant."
 

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