Plastic is everywhere – not just in toys and bottles, but in the cling film wrapped around food and in the non-stick coating on frying pans. It can even be found on till receipts (making them unrecyclable). What’s more, it may be affecting our health. Here’s what you need to know.
WHAT’S THE RISK?
The health concern comes from the chemicals contained in plastic. Some of those, including Bisphenol A (BPA) – which studies have linked to a higher risk of heart disease, breast cancer and diabetes – can
