Plastic…what would we do without it?  The ways in which we benefit from this invention, endless; the ways in which it may affect our health, not so beneficial all the time. 

What can we do about it?  Educate ourselves by learning what plastics can harm us and how best to reuse and recycle what we do use. 

There are certain plastics that leach harmful chemicals into our bodies and there are ones that do not.  You can find out what type of plastic a container is made of by looking at the stamp on the bottom. 

We want to avoid numbers 3, 6 and 7.  From the research that I have done, the most harmful attribute of these plastics is that they can leach hormone-disrupting phthalates.  It seemt that reusing or prolonged exposure to heat can exacerbate this process too. 

We want to look for numbers 1, 2, 4 and 5.  These types of plastics are the safer choice.

I am proud to say that Natasha’s Food for Paws’ packaging is number 2 and is both reusable and recyclable.

Please feel safe in reusing our containers for storage of household items, nic nacs, food or whatever else your creative mind conjurs up!! 

To a healthy and happy planet!!!

Natasha