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 [...]
We’re Listening: Tell Us What You Need for a Healthier 2010
One of our goals for the New Year is to refine our research and blog topics to fit your needs. To make leaving suggestions really easy, we added a great little tool called Skribit to our side bar. Now you can drop us a note as soon as the thought hits you!
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The Disappearing Male
July 2, 2009 by Alicia
Filed under Bisphenol-a, Buzz, Fire Retardants, Going Green, Lead, PVC, Phthalates, Toxic Chemicals
Wow. I’ve been immersed in the world of environmental toxin hazards for years, but The Disappearing Male documentary was shocking. It has a Doomsday feel to be sure, but the dramatic increases in genital deformities, low sperm count, sperm abnormalities and testicular cancer in males can no longer be ignored.
We’re just beginning to see the [...]
Healthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home
May 17, 2008 by Alicia
Filed under Buzz, Going Green
v. to fashion:
to make, create, build or forge by combining the necessary materials with a precise design (my interpretation added)
We enjoy watching our Dad, the original Can-Do Man, work his magic. He has an uncanny ability to take something that looks utterly impossible and turn it into a completely doable project. [...]












