May 22, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Plastic additives known as phthalates are odorless, colorless and just about everywhere: They turn up in flooring, plastic cups, beach balls, plastic wrap, intravenous tubing and the bodies of most Americans. Once perceived as harmless, phthalates have… Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 25, 2013
by Mae Wu
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Mae Wu, Program Attorney, Washington, DC
Did you catch the Dateline episode yesterday? It was a great report – a real life look at some of the chemicals that we, in the NRDC Health program, have been working on for years. The… Continue reading
March 7, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Researchers have discovered phthalates, industrial chemicals, in common foods purchased in the United States. Phthalates can be found in a variety of products and food packaging material, child-care articles and medical devices. Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 27, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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While water bottles may tout BPA-free labels and personal care products declare phthalates not among their ingredients, these assurances may not be enough. According to a new study, we may be exposed to these chemicals in our diet, even if our diet is … Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 27, 2013
by Sarah Janssen
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Sarah Janssen, Senior Scientist, Health
You can’t see it, smell it or taste it. It isn’t on the label or ingredient list – but a new study out today confirms that food is a major source of exposure to chemicals found i… Continue reading
June 26, 2012
by Reduce
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A lifestyle that features fresh foods and limited use of products likely to contain environmental chemicals has been shown to reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as BPA and phthalates, in a small population study. EDCs are li… Continue reading
Share on FacebookAugust 25, 2011
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Packing your lunch for school or work is not only a great way to save money, but it can also help you reduce your waste. Whether you’re considering bringing your own lunch to work or planning to ship the kids off to school with lunches this school year, here are five ways to pack your [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookAugust 23, 2011
by Reduce
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Packing your lunch for school or work is not only a great way to save money, but it can also help you reduce your waste. Whether you’re considering bringing your own lunch to work or planning to ship the kids off to school with lunches this school year, here are five ways to pack your [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookAugust 30, 2010
by Reduce
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The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, introduced on July 21, has heightened the buzz recently about federal chemical policy reform. The Act would amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act of 1938, which supporters claim includes loopholes in chemical safety assessment. There’s been a lot in the news about purportedly harmful chemicals, like parabens, phthalates [...] Continue reading
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