16 Jun 2011

Pizza boxes made of recycled paper scare when heated up


A major pizza chain is calling for an industry-wide rethink on packaging after a scientific study found recycled food containers could contain harmful toxins when heated up.

It's the toxic incs, glues and dyes that are the problem containing Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) a chemical that if absorbed into the body can affect the reproductive system.

Dominoes pizza chain did a test on their boxes in Europe and America and found there was 0 levels of DIBP in them!

Yet another scare what stays with ignorant people and gets a negative influence on recycling...

2 comments:

  1. With efforts being done to recycle or re-purpose almost all items that we use every day, problems may occur due to conflicting beliefs and reading posts such as this one can be of great help to clarify such issue. The information that you have shared is very much appreciated.

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  2. This is yet another incredible way of recycling old newspapers, boxes or other packing materials. this activity does not only promote the preservation of the environment but it also hones the creativity of the children. Thank you for sharing this great idea.

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