Why the Ancient and Ineffective Toxic Substances Control Act Needs Reform
January 21, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Environmental Toxins, Toxic Chemicals
The Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition just issued a new report synthesizing peer-reviewed science, “The Health Case for Reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act,” which makes the case that the U.S. has the opportunity to prevent rising rates of chronic disease and reduce health care costs by overhauling federal chemical policy. The report was released [...]
BPA in Receipts: Have We Gone Over the Edge in Worrying?
October 12, 2009 by Alicia
Filed under Bisphenol-a, Buzz, Environmental Toxins, Toxic Chemicals
Many Americans have come to the point where they agree that bisphenol-a (BPA) is probably something worth avoiding in food containers. It’s no longer a leap of faith when current research keeps churning out evidence of gender-bending effects, such as increased aggression in toddler girls after exposure to BPA during pregnancy.
But now we’re hearing about [...]
Learning About Toxic Chemicals Often Used in “Organic” Products
September 28, 2009 by Alicia
Filed under Environmental Toxins, Going Green, Personal Care Products, Toxic Chemicals
What in the world are cocamidopropyl betaine, PEG-100 stearate, 1,4-Dioxane and quaternium 15 and what are they doing in my baby’s bath products?
My expertise is in the area of toxic chemicals in plastics, but lately I’ve been immersed in the surprising underworld of chemicals in brands I’ve always believed to be safe. This new experience [...]
