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Even Though we are not in a position to lose any more of our natural environment, we just can’t go ahead recycling these tiny pieces of papers, or so called “receipts”, being printed in millions across the world.
These receipts are probably the most unsuitable candidate for recycling. The reason is they are printed on thermal paper, which are often coated with BPA. That’s right, the same Bisphenol A, known to leach out of certain plastic products causing toxicity and serious health concerns.
By Amol MishraEven Though we are not in a position to lose any more of our natural environment, we just can’t go ahead recycling these tiny pieces of papers, or so called “receipts”, being printed in millions across the world.
These receipts are probably the most unsuitable candidate for recycling. The reason is they are printed on thermal paper, which are often coated with BPA. That’s right, the same Bisphenol A, known to leach out of certain plastic products causing toxicity and serious health concerns.