Bisphenol A: Why It's Bad and How to Avoid It

Types of Bisphenols/ xeno-oestrogens in plastics:
Bisphenol A: most common bisphenol. Also known as:
2,2'-bis(4-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)phenyl)propane = 2,2'-[(1- 3 2 methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bisoxirane
2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan = 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol
Bisphenol S: compound commonly used to simply replace Bisphenol A in ‘BPA-free’ products.Also disrupts the endocrine system. It's chemical/ alternative name:
4,4'-sulfonylbisphenol,bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)sulfone
Bisphenol B, C, E, F, G, M, P, PH: other oestrogen mimicking chemicals in plastics and resins.
TMC and Z: other oestrogen mimicking chemicals in plastics and resins
List of BPA-containing products to avoid:
- Hard plastic sports bottles
- Plastic food storage containers
- Food wrap/ cling wrap
- Baking paper
- Hard and flexible packaging
- Deli/takeaway containers
- Plastic bags
- Baby bottle components (nipple, ring, liner, bottle etc)
- Plastic dinnerware and plates
- Non-stick cookware
- Plastic cleaning products
- Thermal receipt paper/receipts
- Plastic based appliances – kettle, food processor, blender etc.
- Canned food
- Canned drinks – alcohol and soft drinks
- Tissue paper and toilet paper
- Children’s toys (plastic containing)
List of alternative BPA-free options:
- Stainless steel/glass water bottles
- Ceramic plates and dishes
- Glass or stainless steel storage containers
- Food jars to store pantry staples
- Unbleached wax baking paper
- Silicone baking paper
- Anything made from wool, cotton, hemp or plastic-free, biodegradable fibers
- Plastic-free cleaning products
- Stainless steel or cast iron cookware
- Glass blender
- Glass or stainless steel kettle
- Stainless steel ice-cube tray
- Recycled toilet paper
- Bar soap
- Reusable material shopping bags
- Stainless steel or silicone straws
- Reusable food wraps (over cling wrap)
- Bisphenol A free cans
- Muslin or cotton bags for produce
- Paper bags for sandwiches/ lunchboxes