Washington Post
You can reduce your use of polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride plastics, both of which contain bisphenol A, or BPA. Choose alternatives such as polyethylene plastic (also labeled PETE) and containers marked with recycling code 1, 2 (HDPE) and 4 (LDPE). Polypropylene (recycling code 5, or PP) is also considered a safe choice.
