I had a recent stay in hospital (that's another blog post) and as a patient noticed the amount of plastic that is used just to feed patients ie plastic bowls, plates, cups and utensils. Now this is definitely not BPA-free plastic and it is kind of a concern especially when the food is being heated in these containers. Imagine what is being leached into the food and beverages. And when you are stuck in that hospital bed recovering and hungry you don't really have much choice but to eat what is in front of you.
I don't blame the hospitals - obviously there is a huge cost factor. But you have to think of the health of the patients as well don't you?? They are all there because they are not that well, so being fed food and beverages in plastic that leaches Bisphenol-A really can't be helping their health.
We need to stand up against the Government for not enforcing a ban on BPA. Help me fight the fight - join our campaign by voting at GetUp!
Amanda
Green Me OZ
http://greenmeoz.blogspot.com/
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