The health risks associated with the toxic chemicals in plastics include cancer, leukemia, and reproductive and developmental problems. Due to health and environmental concerns, many people have already begun to ditch plastic kitchen items for safer alternatives. Some easy swaps include trading in plastic items for bamboo or hardwood cutting boards, stainless steel or wooden utensils, glass food storage containers, ceramic dishes, and plant-based sponges. When replacing the plastic and toxins in the kitchen, don't overlook the cabinets where you are storing all these new sustainable items. These chemicals are known to cause harm to reproductive health, developmental problems, and asthma.