Are all plastic wraps for food including Ziploc type bags, ordinary sandwich bags, saran wrap, etc. made with PVC? Are there any alternatives to these kinds of products that don't use PVC? What kinds of plastics are safer?
No, not all plastic wraps, baggies, etc. are made of PVC plastic. In general, the commercial wraps (used in delis or supermarkets) are the ones most likely to be made from PVC. There are other wraps made from safer plastics available. There are also plastic containers that are safer. Do not use any plastics to heat up foods in the microwave as this encourages the leeching of toxins.
Next time you shop, check the numbers on the plastic product itself and use our Shopper’s Guide to help you decide what plastics to purchase.
