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October 15th, 2008

New Report: Bottled Water Contains Fertilizer Residue, Pain Medication, & Disinfection Byproducts.

Still think buying bottled water is safer than tap water? A new study released yesterday by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) says that there is a surprising array of chemical contaminants in every bottled water brand they analyzed, including toxic byproducts of chlorination in Walmart”™s Sam”™s Choice and Giant Supermarket’s Acadia brands, at levels no [...]

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October 14th, 2008

What The Chemical Industry Doesn’t Want You To Know About Everyday Products.

The global chemical industry annually produces about 6 billion pounds of bisphenol A (BPA), an integral component of a vast array of plastic products, generating at least $6 billion in annual sales. The value of BPA-based manufactured goods is probably incalculable. Environmental Working Group studies have found BPA in more than half the canned foods [...]

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September 25th, 2008

Hormone-Altering Cosmetics Chemicals Found in Teenage Girls.

Teenage girls across America are contaminated with hormone-altering chemicals found in cosmetics and body care products, confirms a new study released today by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). The first-of-its kind study found 16 toxic chemicals in blood and urine samples from 20 teenage girls from eight states and the District of Columbia, aged 14-19, [...]

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August 10th, 2008

On Leaching Plastics For Food Storage.

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve read that plastic bottles are not always safe to reuse over and over as harmful chemicals can leach out into the contents. I’m wondering if the same issues plague Tupperware and other similar plastic food storage containers. The recent hubbub over plastic containers leaching chemicals into food and drinks has cast a [...]

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July 06th, 2008

Non-Toxic Pest Removal.

Dear EarthTalk: In renovating a vacation cabin, I discovered carpenter ants working their way through the walls. Is there any way to responsibly get rid of the pests without using noxious chemicals that could potentially harm my family? Carpenter ants may seem small and look harmless, but they can do serious damage to anything wooden [...]

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July 03rd, 2008

The 2008 List Of Safe And Effective Sunscreens.

Now that we are living up at 7500 feet, we will definitely be needing some good, safe sunscreen to put on every day. While the sun was strong in Southern California, it has nothing on the sun here and how strong it feels! Luckily I received the 2008 Best Sunscreen List from the Environmental Working [...]

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June 24th, 2008

Ask The Readers: Know Of Any Paraben-Free Sunscreen Available In Europe?

This weekend I received the following email from a reader: “About paraben free skin care: can you recommend sun care products that i can buy in europe (Italy) please.” Since I am in the United States, I don’t often hear about safe products available in other countries. I have heard, however, that the sunscreens available [...]

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