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BPA exposure in the womb: anxiety, depression and hyperactivity at 3 years

Concern over BPA exposure has been increasing in recent years, backed up by more and more scientific research being published on the subject...

Which plastics are safe to store food?

Plastic food storage containers contain many chemicals which can leach into the food which is stored in them. The plastic itself is not the problem...

BPA: What is it and why is it a problem?

Most people have heard about bisphenol-A (BPA) in recent years due to the media coverage it has received since it was discovered in baby formula in...

4 tips to reduce your exposure to BPA & phthalates

There is now plenty of scientific research being published highlighting the dangers of various plastic additives like phthalates and bisphenol-A,...

Documentary: Do we need all those disposables? Not according to "Bag It" (2010)

Tourists love Asheville, North Carolina, and (for the most part) Asheville loves its tourists. In the spring, visitors come to Western North...

Plastic eating fungus discovered by students

Students in the Yale Rainforest Expedition and Laboratory course for undergraduates have discovered a species of fungus that eats polyurethane, a...

Plastic eating fungus discovered in by students

Students in the Yale Rainforest Expedition and Laboratory course for undergraduates have discovered a species of fungus that eats polyurethane, a...

Stumped For A Recycling Solution?

Stumped on what to do with stuff you can’t toss in the recycling bin? Don’t trash it before finding out how toDo Your Partwith even the...

Government May Investigate BPA Risks

The federal government wants to take a closer look at the health and environmental impact of the controversial chemical BPA (bisphenol A). BPA is...

Help wildlife in 5 simple ways

No matter where you live, there are a few simple things you can do to help wildlife.1. Stop using plastic bags, cut up plastic six-pack rings, and...

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