The problem with paper receipts
They seem so innocuous, but they're becoming an environmental nightmare.
View ArticleMaterials scientists weigh in on how to solve the plastic problem
A three-part solution is needed, they say, but we're on the right track so far.
View ArticleBrexit shakes up global chemical industry
An aspect of Brexit that rarely makes the news scares the chemicals industry most.
View ArticleIt's time to extinguish your passion for scented candles
They may be nice to look at, but they're terrible for air quality.
View ArticleTeflon replacement on track to test definition of hazardous chemicals
If a chemical does not bioaccumulate and is not so toxic, do we need to worry about it building up in the environment?
View ArticleMicroplastics are hurting snails' ability to evade predators
This could have serious implications for the entire food chain.
View ArticleBeauty products and household chemicals linked to early puberty in girls
We need a precautionary principle approach or a lot more of these studies, and soon, in order to protect our children.
View ArticleEurope helps Santa pick safe presents
Gift givers around the world can benefit from this advice
View ArticleStop putting plastic in your underwear
Or, why you should care about how menstrual products are made.
View ArticleExperts demand that meat industry ditch cancer-causing additives
A coalition of UK doctors and politicians says nitrites in processed meat is as serious a public health issue as sugary and fatty foods.
View ArticlePlastic is toxic at every stage of its life cycle
At no point does it ever stop harming us.
View ArticleAn organic diet rapidly reduces pesticide exposure
When four American families switched to all-organic diets for a week, the results were dramatic.
View ArticleEuropean industry maps chemicals added to plastics
A list of chemicals and their uses will support risk assessments and circular economy plans
View ArticleIs silicone a safe alternative to single-use plastics?
The folks at Life Without Plastic argue that these stretchy, rubbery bags are not as green as they seem.
View ArticleAmerican cosmetic regulations haven't been updated in 81 years
The United States lags behind more than 40 nations in banning or restricting chemicals for safety reasons.
View ArticleNew study links chemical sunscreens to birth defects
Oxybenzone may be effective at filtering UV light, but it comes at a dangerously high cost to human health.
View ArticleThese 3 companies are the future of house cleaning
We're loving the move toward quasi-edible ingredients, plastic-free packaging, and refill pouches, among other things.
View ArticleEPA finally proposes a perchlorate standard, and it's way too high
The chemical is used in rockets and munitions. Priorities!
View ArticleAvoid these types of disposable packaging for health reasons
Their impact isn't just environmental; it starts in your body.
View ArticleWhy 'anti-toxin pregnancy guides' aren't enough
Regulatory action is needed to protect women and their unborn children from the chemicals in household products.
View ArticleJargon Watch: SVOCs, "the next challenge in indoor air quality"
Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds are in everything from your dust bunnies to your dental floss.
View ArticleBPA substitutes linked to child obesity
Just because something is BPA-free doesn't mean it's safe.
View ArticleForce of Nature turns tap water into a powerful green cleaner
It cuts through grease, makes glass shine, and deodorizes thoroughly – all thanks to a nifty chemical reaction.
View ArticleDeli counter deception: 'No nitrates added' claim is incorrect
Consumer Reports explains why the curing source for processed meats doesn't matter. It's all bad for you.
View ArticleWhy you don't need fabric softener
It's bad for the clothes, your health, and the planet. There is no good reason to use it.
View ArticleChildren's bodies contain alarming levels of plastic chemicals
A German study reveals that we're doing a poor job of keeping of safeguarding children's health when it comes to plastic.
View Article10 reasons to go green starting NOW
Have you been looking for a reason to go green? Look no further because we've got ten reasons lined up for you!
View ArticleHow did our periods get so full of plastic?
Years of marketing 'shame' to women led to the health and pollution crises we currently face.
View ArticleAmerican kids need to be weaned off synthetic food dyes
These questionable additives are found in nearly half of all foods marketed to kids.
View Article'Toxic Beauty' film explores how cosmetics are making us sick
The products we use to enhance beauty have an ugly track record.
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