When it comes to plastics, there are two types of plastic you should avoid using for your hydroponic garden:
PVC and BPA. These two plastics are extremely dangerous to our health.
PVC plastic is actually a very common plastic that can be found in everything from gardening tools, food packaging to clothing.
PVC is highly toxic and can leach harmful chemicals into your plants. Additionally, it is not biodegradable and will last forever in the environment.
It is known to cause cancer, birth defects, organ failure and more. In fact, many of the chemicals in PVC are also known to cause cancer in humans.
BPA is a chemical that is commonly used to manufacture plastics. Unfortunately, BPA has been linked to many health issues such as cancer, birth defects and developmental problems. Additionally, BPA has been found to be extremely dangerous for the environment. As a result of this, BPA is being removed from many products such as water bottles, baby bottles, sippy cups, cookware, microwave trays, food cans and more. If you have any doubts about whether or not your BPA is safe, it is best to avoid it.
BPA is a hormone disruptor. This chemical is found in the lining of the can and the plastic bottles. It is also used to harden certain plastics. When you eat foods that contain BPA, it will be absorbed into your bloodstream. BPA then enters the body through your kidneys and is stored in your fat cells. The fat cells are actually known as the “storage depots” for BPA. Once it gets into your fat cells, BPA will stay there for years! Even if you stop consuming BPA, it will still remain in your fat cells.
Unfortunately, these two materials are extremely dangerous for our health and the environment.