Here is a stunning study about “BPA FREE” marketed bottles as leaching chemical when they are being promoted as not.  The study was done by Health Canada Scientists and according to the Winnipeg Free Press:

The study says “traces” of the toxin were found in “BPA-free” bottles while internal correspondence between a department official and the lead scientist went further, characterizing the amounts in two brands as “high readings.”

So how can BPA FREE not be BPA Free?  The truth is that Plastic is still a by product of oil and you can’t get away from the inherent makeup of plastic.  As is the same with glass, there is some level of lead in every glass that is produced.  It is just the level that of toxic materials that is relevant.  An alternative is Stainless Steel products which is why your kitchen sink is most likely made of this material.

Stainless Steel Fact: TYPE 304 - The most commonly specified austenitic (chromium-nickel stainless class) stainless steel and accounts for more than half of the stainless steel produced in the world. 304 Stainless Steel withstands ordinary corrosion in architecture, is durable in typical food processing environments, and resists most chemicals.   It is has non leaching properties and is also food hygiene approved and is widely adopted by the food and drink industries for its sanitary, non toxic properties.

BPA Fact: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical found in many of the consumer plastics products we buy and use.  There is a lot of controversey surrounding this chemical as to the theory that high levels of BPA in the body can influence hormone levels and increase the risk of health problems, including miscarriage.  If you want the full chemical make up you can research at Wikipedia.

We are not advocating throwing out all plastics in your home, but cautious and prudent use of such material is important to healthy living.  So the next time you are chewing on your pen, take it out of your mouth.