Awful right? Here's a list of some known endocrine disruptors to avoid.
Bisphenol A (BPA) โ used to make polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, which are found in many plastic products including food storage containers
Dioxins โ produced as a byproduct in herbicide production and paper bleaching, they are also released into the environment during waste burning and wildfires
Perchlorate โ a by-product of aerospace, weapon, and pharmaceutical industries found in drinking water and fireworks
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) โ used widely in industrial applications, such as firefighting foams and non-stick pan, paper, and textile coatings
Phthalates โ used to make plastics more flexible, they are also found in some food packaging, cosmetics, childrenโs toys, and medical devices
Phytoestrogens โ naturally occurring substances in plants that have hormone-like activity, such as genistein and daidzein that are in soy products, like tofu or soy milk
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) โ used to make flame retardants for household products such as furniture foam and carpets
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) โ used to make electrical equipment like transformers, and in hydraulic fluids, heat transfer fluids, lubricants, and plasticizers
Triclosan โ may be found in some anti-microbial and personal care products, like liquid body wash
