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Yesterday, we reported on a big, scary study about the impact of bisphenol-A (BPA) on fish, in which the known endocrine disrupter prompted interspecies mating. But that’s not all BPA does–and it’s not just found in labs. In fact, many common household and workplace items may still contain the toxic plastic chemical. Is your home or office harboring one of these sources of BPA? More
Earlier this week, we showed you a bunch of ways to use less plastic in your life because, aside from the fact that it ends up in floating garbage patches in the ocean, plastic can also lead to excessive Bispehnol-A (BPA) exposure. But if you’re still wondering why everyone’s so nervous about this particular chemical, here’s at least one more reason to add to the list: A new study has found that the hormonal disrupter breaks down species barriers among fish–leading to interspecies mating. More
Earlier today, we featured an interview with Beth Terry about her book,  Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too, and her mission to use herself as an experiment in living without plastic. But she wrote the book and started her Plastic-Free Guide both for herself–and to help others discover new ways to use less plastic. More
It was, of all things, an article in Men’s Health that made Beth Terry reconsider her consumption of plastic. Full of gruesome details about the Eastern Garbage Patch (a slurry of plastic crap floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean that’s about twice the size of Texas), the article featured a photo of a sea bird’s carcass, full of man-made plastic material. That was in 2007. Since then, Terry has done what many Americans would consider impossible–nearly ceased her plastic use and consumption. And, she swears, you can, too. More
We’ve heard things in the past about the possible links of plastic to breast cancer, but now, according to a new study, that theory is getting more real. Scientists have discovered that ongoing exposure to a compound found in a variety of plastic household items could pose a threat to certain women with breast cancer. More
Cutting back on plastics is part of any good fossil fuel diet, but sometimes we all break fast and buy a plastic bottle or two. The bad news is that plastics are still bad. But the good news is that … More
It’s summer, but our school is cool. Let our Daily Health Quiz will test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back on Monday for the answer and your next pop quiz.
It’s summer, but our school is cool. Let our Daily Health Quiz will test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back on Monday for the answer and your next pop quiz. Today’s Question: Not all plastics are necessarily … More
With all the catastrophic environmental criminality that’s been happening in the Gulf of Mexico for the past, oh, three months, we really thought corporations might be a tad more sensitive to the idea of bottled water, and how plastic bottles … More
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Chances are, you’ve got a few pairs of rubbery flip-flops sitting in a closet, gathering dust. They’ve either broken or worn out — after all, how much wear can we expect out of shoes that cheap? But once this flimsy … More
There’s really not much else we can add – this cartoon says it all. If only we could just laugh off this comic strip.
If you’re at all environmentally conscious, you’re already trying to be diligent about shopping with reusable bags. (And if you live in California, the ban on plastic bags will help you motivate.) But sometimes you forget, and there’s a whole … More
We know we were just talking about rollerblades being such a throwback, but our dorky secret wish has come true: Rollerblades could be making a comeback. An eco-friendly comeback, to be exact. K2 Skates has created a pair of “Eco” … More
Yep – that Ben and that Jerry. They’re teaming up for a challenge with Bonnie Raitt and the Green Music Group to fight disposable plastic bottle use and promote reusable bottles. Sounds good and green, right? But wait. We didn’t … More
