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kalikshama -> RE: is it safe to reuse fast food drink cups? (10/18/2012 12:12:05 PM)
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breastcancer.org advises against using Styrofoam around any type of food or drink. I can taste it, blech. Haven't had a drink in a Styrofoam cup in 12 years. When I'm mobile, I use an LL Bean stainless steel Thermos for hot drinks and glass jars for cold.
http://community.breastcancer.org/livegreen/plastics-choose-what-to-use/
Plastic containers are incredibly convenient and nearly impossible to give up entirely. But the chemicals in plastics can get into our food and drinks and affect our health and our environment. So, it makes sense to think about how to cut back on using plastic and find other kinds of containers. It also makes sense to think about the types of plastic you use, especially for food.
The recycling numbers in triangles on the bottom of bottles and other plastics can help you make the safest choices. The numbers tell you what type of plastic the product is. No matter what type of plastic it is, don’t heat plastics or let them heat up in the sun. Don’t use plastic in the microwave even if it says “microwave safe,” and don’t use plastic roasting bags in the oven. Never reuse them if they’re cracked or scratched. And always try to recycle any plastics you do use. Check with your local recycling office to see which plastics are accepted in your area.
Here’s the scoop on what those numbers mean:
...Recycling symbol 6: Don’t use. Recycling symbol 6 is polystyrene. Polystyrene includes foam plates, cups, and bowls, as well as Styrofoam packing materials, trays, and egg cartons. Try to minimize using number 6 plastics around any type of food or drink.
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