Because phthalates are ubiquitous, it's good to take a "best bang for your buck" approach when it comes to reducing your exposure to them. The two major things

Because phthalates are ubiquitous, it's good to take a "best bang for your buck" approach when it comes to reducing your exposure to them. The two major things to watch out for are making sure to never heat plastic containers, as other commenters have pointed out, but the second is to very closely watch what you put on your skin. Many cosmetics contain phthalates, and many phthalates are readily absorbed by the skin. It's also important to note that the systemic effects of phthalates include endocrine disruption, and the consequences of the endocrine system being disrupted are potentially severe. There's evidence to link declining testosterone levels in males to plasticizers.