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Apr 26, 2018
Why the American Chemistry Council sponsored the 5th International Marine Debris Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii.
I have written before about the American Chemistry Council, and how hard it works to defend the ongoing production of all plastics, regardless of the environmental
Dec 28, 2016
BPA-free food processors and blenders.
If you are looking for a BPA-free food processor or blender, you have a few choices.
Dec 28, 2016
Alternatives to plastics in your kitchen – glass, wood, stainless steel and cera
To keep your kitchen food-safe, BPA-free, phthalates-free and PVC-free, switch to traditional alternatives like glass, stainless steel, wood and ceramics.
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Dec 28, 2016
Toxic plastics contain dangerous chemicals like bisphenol-A, phthalates and PVC
Plastic food packaging and food storage containers containing bisphenol-A, phthalates and PVC are toxic, and bad plastics to use in your kitchen.
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Dec 28, 2016
Why you should avoid plastic food steamers in your kitchen.
Given the heat produced when steaming food, it’s important to avoid plastics that include endocrine disruptors.
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Dec 28, 2016
BPA-free coffee makers, mostly with no plastic parts.
If you are looking for a BPA-free coffee maker, there are a variety of options, some which have no plastic parts at all.
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Dec 28, 2016
Safe plastics by numbers. These are the plastics safe to use in your kitchen.
These are the plastics safe to use in food packaging and food storage containers. They are food-safe, BPA-free, phthalates-free and PVC-free.
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Dec 28, 2016
Plastics in your home are a serious threat to your health.
Toxic chemicals are found in plastic food packaging, plastic food storage containers, canned food, plastic water bottles, and other household items.
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Jul 27, 2013
Articles about bad plastics containing BPA, phthalates and styrene.
Read articles about how plastics containing BPA, phthalates and styrene impact our lives and our health.
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Jul 27, 2013
There is no excuse for using plastic items just once
Single-use plastics express the worst in us as humans. For a small advantage in convenience, we defer a high cost to others, including our children.
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Jul 27, 2013
Facts and figures relating to the toxic plastics in our lives.
The toxicity of chemicals in plastics is worrying enough. When you look at some of the figures relating to plastics in our lives, it’s downright scary.
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Jul 27, 2013
BPA-free baby bottles, cups, teethers and toys.
Babies are the most vulnerable to the effects of BPA. So make sure all your baby products are BPA-free.
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Jul 27, 2013
The presence of phthalates in toys is a direct threat to your children’s health.
There are still toxic chemicals used in making plastic toys, including phthalates.
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Jul 27, 2013
Plastic food packaging can contain toxins like bisphenol-A, phthalates
When you do your food shopping, the plastic food packaging may contain toxic chemicals like bisphenol-A, phthalates and PVC
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Jul 27, 2013
Are all your small kitchen appliances BPA-free? Probably not.
Are your kitchen appliances BPA-free and phthalates-free? Think about your coffee maker, food processor and juicer.
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Recent Articles
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Why the American Chemistry Council sponsored the 5th International Marine Debris Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Apr 26, 18 09:58 AM
I have written before about the American Chemistry Council, and how hard it works to defend the ongoing production of all plastics, regardless of the environmental -
BPA-free food processors and blenders.
Dec 28, 16 10:21 PM
If you are looking for a BPA-free food processor or blender, you have a few choices. -
Alternatives to plastics in your kitchen – glass, wood, stainless steel and cera
Dec 28, 16 09:49 PM
To keep your kitchen food-safe, BPA-free, phthalates-free and PVC-free, switch to traditional alternatives like glass, stainless steel, wood and ceramics.
