Topic: chemicals

Unacceptable Levels: Watch The Trailer For This New Doc About Our Constant Chemical Exposure

It might make you scared of everything you own (and put onto and into your body), but you’ve still got to watch the trailer for the new documentary, Unacceptable Levels. More »

What’s In Gatorade? Flame Retardant Chemicals, Says One Awesome Teen’s Petition

An awesome 15-year-old wants you to sign a petition to Gatorade telling them to stop putting “flame-retardant chemicals” in sports drinks. Did you even know you were drinking that? We didn’t! More »

Report: Scary Chemicals May Cause Breast Cancer–Even Years After They Were Banned

All this month, we’re going to be talking about breast cancer. We’re talking about the health side of it–like symptoms and treatments–as well as the human side, like how to talk to someone who’s been diagnosed. But a new study published in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment highlights another huge part of the conversation: Causes, or potential causes. According to the study a kind of chemical banned in 1977 may still be increasing our risk of breast cancer. More »

Johnson & Johnson Promises To Remove All Those Dangerous Chemicals They’ve Been Using

Fresh on the heels of a lawsuit, Johnson & Johnson announced yesterday that they’d be removing potentially harmful chemicals from all of their beauty and personal care products. To be axed? Formaldehyde, phthalates, and parabens–all of which have been linked to cancer, but aren’t considered dangerous enough to be banned by the FDA. Which is a huge step toward making products that we all rub on our faces and heads safer and less toxic…but is also a reminder that a lot of products (including the Johnson & Johnson ones in your shower right now) still have all that crap in them. More »

Another Study Links Phthalates In Cosmetics To Potential Diabetes Risk

Here’s another good reason to ditch plastic (and chemical-filled cosmetics): Phthalates, which are common plasticizers found in shampoo, nail polish, moisturizers, kids’ toys, and even sex toys, may lead to an increased risk of diabetes, according to one small study out yesterday. But this isn’t the first study to make the connection between the phthalates in cosmetics and household items and diabetes. More »

Keep It Clean: The Top 7 Ingredients To Avoid In Beauty Products

Bookmark this page, print out our handy PDF—whatever you do, keep this graphic guide to toxic ingredients in makeup, soaps and other beauty products on hand. We’ve got more info these comm chemicals like lead, triclosan, formaldehyde, phthalates and others other toxins below. But the graphic above provides an easy reference for what to avoid next time you’re shopping for lipstick, shampoo or moisturizer (or, like, a million other things—it’s amazing how prevalent some of these toxins are in personal care products). More »

It’s Worse Than We Thought: McDonald’s McRib Has Same Chemicals Found In Yoga Mats

The McRib should really be called the McFib. It’s a lie letting anyone think that the barbecue “pork” sandwich is really ribs when it’s nothing more than pig intestines, hearts and scalded stomachs (we’ve shown you before how disgusting the so-called meat really is), and now we’ve found out it’s even worse. Some of the ingredients are the same chemicals found in–yikes!–yoga mats and the soles of your shoes. More »

Sex Toy Makers, Vendors Going BPA-Free

Over 2 dozen states are working toward, or have already passed, laws limiting the amount of bisphenol A, a toxic chemical found in hard, durable plastic items like baby bottles, water bottles, and kids toys. But what about toys for grown-ups? So far, there has been very little government-sponsored research into the contents of the plastic in sex toys and devices, despite their intimate, contact-heavy nature. But luckily, the adult entertainment and toy industry doesn’t need the government regulating what they make and sell: they’ve already got your back. More »

Do You Know What’s Really in Cool Whip? It’s Not What You Think.

Cool Whip may be a quick topping for strawberry shortcake, but it’s a far cry from real whipped cream. There’s nothing natural about this sweet, white topping—in fact, it’s loaded with chemicals. And according to Organic Authority, there are only two out of the 12 ingredients in Cool Whip that aren’t toxic to us—and water is one of them. More »

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Do You Know What’s in Your Milk?

It’s interesting that humans are the only species on the planet who drink another species’ milk. It’s even more interesting that that very milk is contaminated with up to 20 different painkillers, antibiotics and growth hormones. More »

Fragrance For a Fortune: Beauty Products No One Needs

We’re not into synthetic fragrances. The unknown chemicals lurking in that fancy bottle irritate our skin, give us headaches, and make our asthma worse. So, it’s safe to say that hate insanely expensive synthetic fragrances like this little number, Bond No. 9 New York. It sells for a whopping $650.
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Fast Food Bags and Free Flu Shots: Morning News Round-Up

Fishing for Trouble — Goldfish will be providing security for the upcoming G20 summit. (via Ecorazzi)

Produce Problems — What’s good for you might be hurting developing countries. (via The Seattle Times)

As If You Needed Another Reason to Avoid McDonald’s — If you think that burger is bad, check out its wrapper. (via San Francisco Gate)

Health and Wealth — How giving your employees a free flu shot can help your business. (via Chicago Tribune) More »

Toxic Test: A new iPhone application could let you know if there are dangerous chemicals lurking around you. (via The Huffington Post)

Not So Fast: Scented “green” products contain just as many toxic chemicals as other scented products. (via Julie’s Health Club)

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