[ecopath] Is Plastic Unhealthy?

[Jeff Owens]

Many studies now suggest that "soft" plastics
have potential problems.  The problem seems
to be di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate and young
boys.  If they are exposed at the right time
they are not able to reproduce in later life.

This is reported in Sept. 2000 issue of Science
News.

I've read about out-gassing problems in other
plastics and these are also related to soft
plastics.

Is this a serious problem?  Who knows.  I
plan to avoid soft plastics if other choices
are available.

jeff