Does Your Receipt Contain BPA?

Not too long ago, we talked about BPA in cash register receipts. The big problem with BPA in receipts is that it’s “free,” meaning it’s much easier to get a large amount on your skin than from something like a number 3 plastic bottle.

BPA is a hormone disruptor and is linked to other health concerns from cancer to digestive issues.

Until now, the best way to avoid BPA in receipts was to refuse any receipt printed on thermal paper. Thermal paper is the sort that’s a little slippery to the touch and doesn’t require ink to print.

Appleton Paper is the only company that makes BPA free thermal paper right now, and they’ve just announced that they’re adding red threads to their new paper, so that consumers can tell at a glance that it’s from Appleton.

The red fibers are cellulose rayon, which the company claims will biodegrade. I do wonder if the added rayon means that these receipts aren’t recyclable.

Looking for more ways to keep BPA out of your system? Check out 7 Best Ways to Avoid BPA.

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers.

Raya B.

8:48AM PST on Jan 9, 2012

Good to know, Thank You!

send a green star

Jon H.

8:03AM PDT on May 22, 2011

This is almost like taking the lead out of paperwork. Thanks for the info.

Marvela P.

11:22AM PST on Dec 13, 2010

As usual care2 is way ahead of the game on this. I just got a notice from WebMD today about this and had not heard about it. Then when I searched care2, the first article was posted over 6 months ago! Way to go and thanks Becky for this vital information!

Eternal G.

8:49PM PST on Dec 11, 2010

Probably does, another carcinogenic to put on our endless list!

Barbara E.

8:03PM PST on Nov 27, 2010

thanx for posting.

nikki m.

10:31PM PST on Nov 22, 2010

ANNE F. SAID IT BEST - ITS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY

jane r.

2:17PM PST on Nov 22, 2010

Thanks for the info

Ann F.

5:54PM PST on Nov 16, 2010

Follow the money trail and all your questions will be answered! If there is alot of money to be made by doing things a certain way....keeping people safe is always an after thought!

Roberto V.

5:00PM PST on Nov 16, 2010

wow! with the holiday shopping season, how do we manage

Sue H.

10:41PM PST on Nov 15, 2010

Jeeze, I hate the idea of having to
put on a hazerdous materials suit to
go out shopping! Why can't they just
stop using the thermal papers that
are harmful???????