Plastic 3,6,7

I'm sure most of you have noticed the influx of ads on t.v. saying how all those plastic water bottles we throw away are filling up our landfills. And that we should use reusable water bottles instead. Well, I've been feeling guilty since I drink alot of water out of those plastic bottles, however we do recycle! So the other morning I got out a reusable water bottle, filled it up with ice and water and made my daily drive to work. Since my commute is a little long I usually listen to the Today show.

This particular day they had a segment on reusable water bottles that are unsafe. So of course I tuned in! What they said is that certain plastics have a chemical in them that can leech into your water or food and is a health risk. Even more if it's heated or microwaved. WHAT?? It is especially harmful for pregnant or nursing women. Could cause potential neurological harm to unborn fetus's. WHAT?? Are you kidding me? They went on to say on the bottom of plastic items there is a triangle with a number. If you have items with a 3,6 or 7......throw it away! So I looked on the bottom of my water bottle and what number was there? Yep, you guessed it a 7! And of course my water was gone.

I was so frustrated I called Chris. And he knew exactly what I was calling about. He heard it too.

You try to do your best during pregnancy and the environment and you still get screwed!

Anyway, I went through all our tupperware, plastic cups, bottles, you name it. So now I'm looking for a none 3,6 or 7 water bottle.

Speaking of the environment, the other thing we've been considering is all those diapers. I know you think I'm crazy for even considering it, but cloth diapers are an environmentally friendly option. Not-so-Chris friendly as he's told me. We're still debating. Another option is G-diapers. They have a reusable outer cover and the diaper portion can be flushed or thrown away. It bio-degrades within a year. As opposed to disposable diapers, which can take up to 500 years! Did you know that a baby goes through1 ton of diapers in just the first year! That's a bunch. It's funny though. Ask our parents and cloth diapers were no biggie, they used them on us! Ask our siblings? Um, no way! Are you crazy!