plastic in the news

Two rather conflicting updates on plastic. Is it harmful or not?

The first news is that toxins found in children's products will be banned. This is progress. This is good.

In other news, the FDA has reported that trace amounts of BPA are not harmful. But what does "trace amounts" mean? And do trace amounts add up to large amounts over a lifetime, therefore making it harmful?

I say better to be safe than sorry. If there's a safe alternative to plastic, use it!