"Some of the products that should be avoided include:
- · Vinyl windows and doors. Opt for wood instead.
- · PVC Packaging. Product packages marked with the #3 recycling symbol contain PVC.
- · Vinyl shower curtains. Choose cotton, polyester, or nylon curtains.
- · PVC Toys. Toymakers that have pledged to stop using PVC include: Early Start, Little Tikes, Lego, Prime Time Playthings, Sassy, and Tiny Love.
- · Vinyl cling wrap and other food storage. Buy plastic wrap and bags made from polyethylene. For food storage, use glass containers or plastic containers marked with recycling symbols other than PVC, V, or vinyl.
- · You can also choose phthalate-free cosmetics. Check ingredient lists and avoid products listing ‘fragrance’ or phthalates. A wide variety of personal-care products may contain phthalates, including perfume, cologne, after-shave, deodorant, soap, hair and skin-care products, and makeup. Choose products from companies that have signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics: a list is available at www.safecosmetics.org."
