Don't touch that Receipt

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The Right Way to Dispose of Paper Receipts Bisphenol A, or BPA, was such a big deal 10 years ago when everyone was panicking over their polycarbonate Nalgene bottles; people wouldn't touch the things, let alone bring them near their lips. I have been bemused ever since that people will blithely drink canned beer or eat tomatoes out of cans, both lined with BPA filled epoxy, because convenience beats health every time. (And, of course, the manufacturers say a) it's harmless and b) there's no alternative, neither of which is true.) The most egregious use of BPA (or its replacement BPS which is not much better) is in thermal paper like in receipts; it's not even chemically bound like epoxy, it is just on the surface, and comes right off.   Katherine suggests getting email receipts, but I hate giving companies my address. There has to be a better way. READ MORE Newer Isn't Always Better The cat and I both liked my 2012 Macbook Pro a lot better than my new Macbook Air. READ MORE People Are Flocking to British Rivers and Lakes to Swim Except it's almost all on private property. We know what would happen in North America. READ MORE Reef-safe and Biodegradable Sunscreen: What You Should Know This is a good idea if you are jumping into someone's private river. READ MORE Red Meat May Not Be as Bad for the Climate as We Thought (But it's Still Bad) But meat's not back on the menu, boys. READ MORE Earth's Seismic Activity Was Reduced by 50% During Lockdown Makes sense, we have all turned into sloths. READ MORE You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to Treehugger newsletter. Unsubscribe © 2020 Dotdash.com — All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036