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Monday, September 13, 2010
In Feast of Data on BPA Plastic, No Final Answer
In the article In Feast of Data on BPA Plastic, No Final Answer, by Denise Grady discusses how many believe that the use of BPA or bisphenol –A which is in many plastics, is unsafe. Although millions of dollars have been spent on research of this chemical we don’t have a final answer yet on whether it is dangerous or not. BPA is found in the lining of most plastic food and drink containers and almost everyone is exposed to it. The reason why people are worried about BPA is because in studies of BPA is animals it was seen as being an endocrine disrupter, however scientists do not know if these effects are the same for humans. As of right now six states have banned the use of BPA in children’s products and Senator Dianne Feinstein hopes to make this a nation wide ban. The Presidential panel on cancer and the environment has advised people not to microwave foods in plastic containers because this can release the BPA. They have also made connections between different diseases and BPA, one being cancer. Wal-Mart, Whole Foods, Sears, CVS and other retailers have said they will stop selling baby bottles made with BPA, and major formula and baby-bottle manufacturers have also scrapped it. Nalgene, another company which makes bottles stopped selling bottles with BPAbecause customers started to complain. Sunoco, one of the companies that makes BPA, said it would sell the chemical only to buyers who guaranteed that they would not use it in food or drink containers meant for children. As of right now know one really knows what to do to keep safe from BPA. For now people are just recommended to avoid the product in food and drink products and many companies are recalling their merchandise that contains the chemical.
review by Austin Engros
3 comments:
Emily Kimak
said...
The review for In Feast of Data on BPA Plastic, No Final Answer, written by Austin Engros fully covered the important information from the article. The review was written very well. He was able to present the important facts and explain them in his own way. It was great how he used several examples from the article to back up his ideas. For instance, Austin uses examples to explain, “Wal-Mart, Whole Foods, Sears, CVS and other retailers have said they will stop selling baby bottles made with BPA, and major formula and baby-bottle manufacturers have also scrapped it.” He made In Feast of Data on BPA Plastic, No Final Answer, sound like a very interesting read. This review could have been even better with correct spelling and grammar; there were a few mistakes that made it difficult to understand. For example, this sentence would have made a lot more sense if it had been edited, “…because in studies of BPA is animals it was seen as being an endocrine disrupter…” It also would have been excellent to have more real life examples of the things the article spoke about. I was really impressed by the amount of information within this review. I can’t believe six states have already banned the use of BPA and I wonder what will happen with BPA in the near and far future. Overall, Austin wrote a very good review of In Feast of Data on BPA Plastic, No Final Answer.
Response to "In Feast of Data on BPA Plastic, No Final Answer."
This review is quick paced and informative describing what BPA is as well as what risks are associated with it. It goes on to detail BPA's medical history as well as its current standing in the world's products and economy. It describes the adverse effects of BPA, detailing it's connection with cancer and other fatal diseases, while also reminding readers that though millions of dollars have been spent on research, no conclusive evidence has been found, which is distressing to say the least. It may have been beneficial for readers to know why BPA is still used in plastic linings. Is it cost effective? Easy to produce? It also may have been useful to have a bit more history on the BPA, and to find out whether or not much damage has been done by its circulation previous to this article. How many people have been, are, and will be affected by BPA? Additionally, it would have been useful to know what kinds of products still have BPA, and how to avoid them. Are there labels? Or websites that readers can go to, to see what products have BPA? This review sheds light on an issue few know much about. There aren't many people who know about the adverse effects of BPA, left alone what it is, or where it is. The review is detailed and honest, causing an appropriate amount of distress in readers, hopefully leading to more careful choices when choosing plastic goods.
The fast jumps from point to point are a nice touch to an otherwise five page article; this is good for those of us with a lack of an attention span to breeze through your review. Bringing in the giant chains stores to your review that would go out of their way to not sell baby products with this chemical boasts the main point of the article. I also like how you tied in the states that have banned BPA calling attention to the potential problem. I would avoid in the future taking a stance on a subject that has not yet been fully realized. BPA is still going through tests and we do not know if it’s dangerous, the states and stores are just playing it safe and not allowing kids to be exposed to BPA. Also, and this is minor, but is you could post the link to the article on your review it would make things a lot easier. Looking back at the review I do take away that BPA could be a potential threat to my health and I might (not making any promises) be more conscious with my plastic bottle choices.
3 comments:
The review for In Feast of Data on BPA Plastic, No Final Answer, written by Austin Engros fully covered the important information from the article. The review was written very well. He was able to present the important facts and explain them in his own way. It was great how he used several examples from the article to back up his ideas. For instance, Austin uses examples to explain, “Wal-Mart, Whole Foods, Sears, CVS and other retailers have said they will stop selling baby bottles made with BPA, and major formula and baby-bottle manufacturers have also scrapped it.” He made In Feast of Data on BPA Plastic, No Final Answer, sound like a very interesting read. This review could have been even better with correct spelling and grammar; there were a few mistakes that made it difficult to understand. For example, this sentence would have made a lot more sense if it had been edited, “…because in studies of BPA is animals it was seen as being an endocrine disrupter…” It also would have been excellent to have more real life examples of the things the article spoke about. I was really impressed by the amount of information within this review. I can’t believe six states have already banned the use of BPA and I wonder what will happen with BPA in the near and far future. Overall, Austin wrote a very good review of In Feast of Data on BPA Plastic, No Final Answer.
Claudia Nagy
Chem 2 Honors
Response to "In Feast of Data on BPA Plastic, No Final Answer."
This review is quick paced and informative describing what BPA is as well as what risks are associated with it. It goes on to detail BPA's medical history as well as its current standing in the world's products and economy. It describes the adverse effects of BPA, detailing it's connection with cancer and other fatal diseases, while also reminding readers that though millions of dollars have been spent on research, no conclusive evidence has been found, which is distressing to say the least. It may have been beneficial for readers to know why BPA is still used in plastic linings. Is it cost effective? Easy to produce? It also may have been useful to have a bit more history on the BPA, and to find out whether or not much damage has been done by its circulation previous to this article. How many people have been, are, and will be affected by BPA? Additionally, it would have been useful to know what kinds of products still have BPA, and how to avoid them. Are there labels? Or websites that readers can go to, to see what products have BPA? This review sheds light on an issue few know much about. There aren't many people who know about the adverse effects of BPA, left alone what it is, or where it is. The review is detailed and honest, causing an appropriate amount of distress in readers, hopefully leading to more careful choices when choosing plastic goods.
The fast jumps from point to point are a nice touch to an otherwise five page article; this is good for those of us with a lack of an attention span to breeze through your review. Bringing in the giant chains stores to your review that would go out of their way to not sell baby products with this chemical boasts the main point of the article. I also like how you tied in the states that have banned BPA calling attention to the potential problem.
I would avoid in the future taking a stance on a subject that has not yet been fully realized. BPA is still going through tests and we do not know if it’s dangerous, the states and stores are just playing it safe and not allowing kids to be exposed to BPA. Also, and this is minor, but is you could post the link to the article on your review it would make things a lot easier.
Looking back at the review I do take away that BPA could be a potential threat to my health and I might (not making any promises) be more conscious with my plastic bottle choices.
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