Comments on: Plastiki: setting sail on the 2 liter fleeter

By: aly

aly — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:26:36 +0000

Good point! BPA is a proven toxic chemical. However it should be noted that there is a strong evidence that BPA is coming in much bigger quantities from sources that are not plastic bottles. Most significantly, it leaches from the epoxy linings of *all* metal cans sold in the USA. For some reason the canning industry has averted the scrutiny given to plastic bottles…

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:46:53 +0000

Hi, Great idea to build such a boat, However looking at the toxicology side of things, it might be interesting to look at the bisphenol A content of these plastics. Bisphenol A is a chemical constituent of plastic bottles and PVC which is not static. This means it leaches chemicals into its environment, especially when it is exposed to liquid and sun. You might think lightly about this but please be aware that there is scientific evidence that this chemical acts as a female hormone (estrogen) and creates more estrogen receptors!
This is also the reason that Canada removed this chemical form baby bottles for example!
Else the trip might bring you in very close contact with your female side;-)

By: Robot

Robot — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:29:15 +0000

Hello, I discover your site about couple of years ago by mistyping Gmail, since then I visit here regularly, I like your ideas. Nice job.
Regards.