As being Green becomes more necessary as well as popular, we need to carefully examine what is Green and what is safe.
Plastic water bottles are just one example of this. Baby bottles being recalled is one of the most frightening issues involved with this.
Being healthier and drinking more water lead to the onslaught of the polycarbonate water bottles which are now being recalled for their carcinogen properties. The plastics used in disposable water bottles are also under scrutiny.
Some plastics are safe and others are not. They aren't always Green because of the oil used in the production. We have to weigh the pros and cons. Plastic products are used everyday in the health care industry and make for a safer patient experience. Again we have to use common sense and be mindful of overuse and waste.
IV tubing and infusion sets, syringes, feeding tubes, as well as patient supplies such as water pitchers, drinking cups, and bathing basins are just a few examples of the plastics used. They save on the costs of sterilization of reusable products and eliminate the possibility os contamination in the process. But will this issue be reconsidered in the future? Quite possibly. Again, we need to weigh safety when it comes to being Green.
