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The problem with paper receipts
They seem so innocuous, but they're becoming an environmental nightmare.
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Materials 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.
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Brexit shakes up global chemical industry
An aspect of Brexit that rarely makes the news scares the chemicals industry most.
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It's time to extinguish your passion for scented candles
They may be nice to look at, but they're terrible for air quality.
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Teflon 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?
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Microplastics are hurting snails' ability to evade predators
This could have serious implications for the entire food chain.
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Beauty 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.
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Europe helps Santa pick safe presents
Gift givers around the world can benefit from this advice
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Stop putting plastic in your underwear
Or, why you should care about how menstrual products are made.
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Experts 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.
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Plastic is toxic at every stage of its life cycle
At no point does it ever stop harming us.
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An organic diet rapidly reduces pesticide exposure
When four American families switched to all-organic diets for a week, the results were dramatic.
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European industry maps chemicals added to plastics
A list of chemicals and their uses will support risk assessments and circular economy plans
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Is 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.
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American 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.
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New 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.
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These 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.
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EPA finally proposes a perchlorate standard, and it's way too high
The chemical is used in rockets and munitions. Priorities!
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Avoid these types of disposable packaging for health reasons
Their impact isn't just environmental; it starts in your body.
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Why 'anti-toxin pregnancy guides' aren't enough
Regulatory action is needed to protect women and their unborn children from the chemicals in household products.
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