PVC a Substitute for Polycarbonate (BPA) in Sippy Cups – WHAT?

Surprise

My good friend Sommer of  Green and Clean Mom called me this morning with news I never really expected to hear:  she was staring at a sippy cup marked with a #3 recycling code (PVC). What?  Wait a minute, Sommer.  I think it must be a mistake.  Reusable plastic food containers are very … [Read more...]

Ask TSL: What Type of Plastic is Used in Keurig Coffee Makers and K-cups?

Keurig K-cups

Question: "Hi, I just bought a Keurig coffee maker and the K-cups (which are filled with enough coffee to make one cup) are made of an unknown plastic. Boiling hot water is sent into a filter in the K-cup to make the coffee. Do you know if the plastic they use is safe?" Answer: We contacted … [Read more...]

Safe Spray Bottles for Baby Lotions and Diaper Wash Spray

Glass spray bottles

Q: I'm looking for safe empty bottles with spray tops and pump tops to use for baby lotions and diaper wash spray. Any ideas on where to buy them? A: We recommend choosing glass spray bottles whenever they can be kept safely out of little hands.   Our favorite resource for glass bottles is SKS … [Read more...]