1. What are Plastics Organic polymers Mostly from petrochemicals Also contain additives , fillers and artificial colours Cadmium, antimony , Zinc oxides Oily Plasticisers

2. Plastics.1800 AD till date 3. Medical equipment 4. Types of Plastics Seven Types of Plastics used in Day-to-Day Life Not all are Reusable or Recyclable Plastic Recycling Code for identification 5. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Preferably Single Use Leaching in Hot Water Bacterial Growth if not Clean 6. HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) Detergent Containers Milk Containers NEVER REUSE 7. PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) NO FOOD CONTACT Not Recycled 8. LDPE (Low Density Poly Ethylene) Safe - Food Grade Plastics 9. Polypropylene (PP) Good Quality Plastic Safe for Use Heat Resistant 10. Polystyrene (Styrofoam) (PS) Highly Toxic 11. Others (Polycarbonates, Polyacids) 12. How Safe are Plastics Conflicting Reports.Not Very Many Conclusive Studies NO ONE REALLY KNOWS Potential Hazards Additives Colours and Dyes Metals- Lead, Cadmium, Antimony 13. Potential Effects 14. Potential Medical Issues Direct Toxicity during manufacturing Colouring agents, dyes can cause Organ Damage HORMONAL DISRUPTIONS Reproductive Disorders Nervous Growth Retardation Birth Defects ???? CANCERS 15. Potential hazards Burning of Plastics Toxins in Air Lead Poisoning Cadmium poisoning Immune System Suppression 16. Main Culprits Bisphenol A Phthalates Styrofoam Lead 17. BPA in plastics Bisphenol A (BPA ) In Polycarbonate plastics(#7) Canned Food Microwaving of Plastics Thermal Receipts , ECG paper Potential Chromosomal Disorders Birth Defects Growth Retardation- Physical and Mental 18. Pthalates In PVC Implicated in Breast Cancers Endocrine (hormonal) Disruptions Liver Damage Attention Deficit Disorders 19. How they enter our system Leaching in Soil Direct Ingestion Water Food.Sea Food 20. Whom to Believe U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA) Centre for Disease Control(CDC) Mayo Clinic India No guidelines till now Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Indian Standards Institute (ISI) 21. How Do We Protect Ourselves 22. Use Food Grade Plastic Safe for Food Products 23. Microwave Safe Plastic Avoid Microwaving Plastics Use Microwave safe Glassware Always Check for Microwave safe Symbol 24. Freezer and Dishwasher Safe Plastics 25. REUSE 26. Alternatives to Plastics