Plastic Silverware

Apart from being detrimental to the environment, plastics are full of hazardous chemicals that can be harmful to your health. So, why are you still eating with plastic silverware? Sure, they’re easy to get ahold of and seem like the perfect solution for a gathering – or just because you don’t feel like cleaning – but are they really safe to use every day?

New research is showing that your plastic silverware and cooking utensils could be slowly poisoning you, especially when they come in contact with hot foods. When heated, your plastic silverware is likely leaching toxic byproducts into your food that have been linked to liver disease, infertility, and even cancer. While it might feel like the easiest or most cost effective solution, it’s best to avoid plastic silverware and cooking utensils altogether, opting for metal or wooden silverware instead. Plus, metal and wood will last you a lot longer than plastic ever could.