@iamjasyra: 🚨 YOUR RECEIPTS MAY BE MORE TOXIC THAN YOU THINK 🚨 That little piece of paper you grab at checkout? 🧾 You may want to think twice before handling it unnecessarily. Many receipts are printed on thermal paper, which can use chemicals such as BPA or BPS as part of the heat-sensitive coating. ⚠️ BPA and BPS are endocrine-active chemicals, meaning they can interfere with hormone signaling. Research has also shown that these chemicals can transfer from thermal paper onto your skin. A few simple ways to reduce unnecessary exposure: 🧾 Choose an email or text receipt when possible 🧾 Don’t let your kids play with receipts 🧾 Wash your hands after handling them, especially before eating 🧾 Avoid unnecessarily crumpling or holding receipts for long periods 🧾 Cashiers who handle receipts all day may want to consider additional ways to reduce exposure And here’s something important: “BPA-free” doesn’t automatically mean worry-free. Some thermal papers replaced BPA with BPS or other alternatives. You don’t need to FEAR receipts or panic if you touch one. This is about reducing repeated exposure where it’s easy to do so. 🙌🏽 Small swaps. Less unnecessary exposure. More informed choices. 🌿 Did you know this about receipts?! 👇🏽 #NonToxicLiving #ThermalPaper #BPA #BPS #EndocrineDisruptors