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8 Trillion Small Plastic Pieces Enter Aquatic Habitats DailyA new report from researchers at 7 different institutions suggests that in the United States that approximately “8 trillion plastic microbeads enter aquatic…
World ‘facing flood of new toxins’Remember the Whack-a-Mole game of our youth? Well the fight against pollutants is starting to feel a lot like that. It seems like every time one gets outright banned…
How Modern Furniture Endangers FirefightersWhile firefighters are laying their lives on the line to save our homes and families, the products we buy and place in our homes may be putting them in danger even…
Toxic Chemicals Taint the ‘Best Possible’ Food for BabiesFor years, parents have gone to great lengths to keep their families safe. In today’s world, that means ensuring the foods we eat and products we use are free of…
House passes anti-GMO labeling lawIt seems the House of Representatives isn’t too concerned with the rights of American citizens knowing what’s in their foods. Yesterday, the U.S. House of…
Chemical bracelet detects toxic, banned substancesIt’s 2015, and companies across the world have made great strides in technology. Many of us carry phones in our pocket that can be used to check sports scores,…
Oregon passes Toxic-Free Kids ActMore and more Americans are becoming aware of the potential harmful toxins in products made for children, and some states have started to take steps to alleviate…
New study shows kids exposed to toxic chemicals on artificial turfAs parents we go to great lengths to keep our family, especially our children, safe. That means taking the extra time to read cleaning product labels, limiting the…
Sweat it Out: Could Your Sportswear be Toxic?Summer is a time when many families will be participating in recreational activities. Kids will be participating in summer sports, parents will be exercising, and they…
E-Tech Takes the Toxins out of the surfboardSummer, the beach, and surfing have a long history together. And while summer doesn’t officially begin for another few days, many families are already spending a…
House panel approves toxic chemical safety billOn June 3rd, the House Energy and Commerce Committee moved forward with a toxic chemical safety bill. The TCSA Modernization Act will make substantial changes to the…
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