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FDA says BPA plastic is safe
By Barbara Kessler After an outbreak of bad publicity earlier this year over bisphenol-A (BPA), the plastic additive which dozens of studies identify as a potential carcinogen and endocrine disruptor,...
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Help contain plastics by knowing your plastic containers
By Kelly Rondeau Green Right Now It’s the holiday season, and along with the many joys that are associated with this fun time of year – cooking, baking, parties with friends and family – comes a...
View ArticleLabel-reading, it could lead to other compulsions…
By Barbara Kessler Green Right Now Like so many environmentally aware, or environmentally “sensitive” people, I am an inveterate label reader. I know the sugar and fiber content of an array of...
View ArticlePhthalates in toys are gone, but replaced by what?
By John DeFore Green Right Now Last week was the start date of a ban, signed last summer by President George Bush, that targets the use of six phthalates in products made for children. Three of the...
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Tests show how toxic substances turn up in Americans’ blood
By Barbara Kessler Green Right Now We hear every day about dangerous chemicals in household products that are linked to cancer, infertility, autism and other diseases – yet many Americans may not...
View ArticleRecycle plastics
Recycle your plastics. Both #1 and #2 plastics — your soda bottles, milk jugs and many shampoo bottles — are recyclable through your municipal service or local collection centers. Remember to rinse and...
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PET container group says eco-plastic PLA not recyclable with PET
From Green Right Now Reports The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR), which represents those who recycle plastic soda and food bottles has fired a criticism at the alternative...
View ArticleWaste Management invests in recyclable plastics company
From Green Right Now Reports Waste Management, Inc. today announced it participated in a $6.9 million strategic investment in MicroGREEN Polymers, Inc. as part of a Series B round of financing....
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How to avoid BPA and its ‘evil twin’ BPS
By Julie Thibodeaux Green Right Now Baby bottles are now mostly BPA-free, but are they BPS-free? (Photo: Sebastian Czapnik, Dreamstime) There’s been a lot of talk lately about bisphenol-A, better...
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11 ways to avoid BPA and phthalates and why you should
GRN Reports Look for “no phthalates” on cosmetic goods. If the label doesn’t say, watch for unidentified “fragrance.” Phthalates, BPA and other plastic additives have been shown to interfere with the...
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