Many plastics release chemicals that have estrogenic activity (EA). EA happens when a chemical like BPA or phthalates enters the body and mimics the hormone estrogen. 92.6% of Americans over 6 years old have detectable levels of BPA in their bodies, per the Centers for Disease Control. The majority of plastics increase the release of chemicals having estrogenic activity after they have been exposed to sunlight. How do you do the right thing as a parent? Please watch and share this short video utilizing content from the award-winning documentary "A Plastic Ocean."
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