BPA: Is plastic poisoning our food?
December 9, 2009, 8 a.m. by Russell McLendon
It's almost inescapable, and while the FDA says bisphenol-A is safe at normal levels, a growing body of research suggests otherwise.
232 toxic chemicals found in 10 newborns
December 2, 2009, 1:15 p.m. by Siel Ju
A new study reveals BPA in nine of 10 randomly selected umbilical cord blood samples.
Linking BPA and breast cancer
December 1, 2009, 5:24 p.m. by EB Solomont
Only so many cases of breast cancer are caused by genetic mutations. Could environmental factors, such as the chemicals found in some plastics, be to blame for the rest?
Microwaves and plastics shouldn't mix
November 24, 2009, 2:30 p.m. by Plenty Magazine
Whether it's marked 'microwave-safe' or not, it's not a good idea.
Green gifts: Bottle with a cause
November 15, 2009, 11:37 a.m. by Plenty Magazine
Eliminate the wastefulness that comes with drinking bottled water by switching to one of these drinking bottles.
Hard plastic, soft men
November 13, 2009, 3:18 p.m. by Siel Ju
High levels of the plastic hardener BPA can create sexual problems for men, finds a new study.
BPA exposure causes sexual dysfunction in men
November 11, 2009, 4:36 p.m. by S.A. Rogers
Study of factory workers in China is extreme example of exposure, researchers warn, but it is the first to look specifically at the effect of BPA on humans.
Precautionary List helps guide green building pros
November 11, 2009, 8 a.m. by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Award-winning architectural design firm Perkins+Will has created a Precautionary List to help guide green builders and green building designers.
Best food storage & reheating containers
November 8, 2009, 1:59 p.m. by Plenty Magazine
Budget-conscious Americans are cooking at home more which means more leftovers.
BPA found in wide range of canned goods
November 3, 2009, 11:29 p.m.
Video: A study conducted by <i>Consumer Reports</i> found BPA in almost all 19 name brand foods tested -- from juice to chicken soup and tuna fish.
SIGG faces class action backlash
October 16, 2009, 12:44 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
Reusable water bottle maker faces lawsuit as backlash from BPA disclosure.
Make a BPA-free pumpkin pie
October 13, 2009, 5:35 a.m. by Plenty Magazine
What's better than making pumpkin pie with your family? No, not getting a store-bought pie and eating it in front of the TV. Making BPA-free pumpkin pie!
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