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Articles from December 2015
Most cancer cases due to lifestyle choices, not ‘bad luck’, study suggestsThe diagnosis of cancer in any individual brings about a scary and difficult time for not only the persons diagnosed, but their loved ones. It’s the kind of news…
Congress OKs bill banning plastic microbeads in skin care productsIt would appear as though the fight against microbeads in our personal care products is almost over. The United States Congress just approved legislation that would…
PepsiCo’s Launch of Organic Gatorade Is a Fit of ‘Good For You’ MadnessIn the year 2015, the popularity of “all-natural” and “organic” hit an all-time high. And now brands are jumping on board, including PepsiCo.…
California Supreme Court Approves Organic Labeling LawsuitsA recent ruling by the state Supreme Court of California allows consumers to file lawsuits “alleging products are falsely labeled ‘organic’.”…
3 Key Reasons DIY Cleaning Supplies Are Worth the EffortFor many, the holidays are a time spent with family and friends. And many of us host our own gatherings of friends and family within our very own home during the…
Sensor detects toxins leaching from plasticA new device created by two engineers at Massey University is able to “detect synthetic compounds that leach from plastic food packaging into the contained food…
Contaminating Our Bodies With Everyday ProductsIt seems as though on a weekly basis we are learning more and more about the dangers of certain toxic chemicals. These are chemicals that have been linked to…
Deregulating toxic air chemicals a major shiftDespite steps taken by states and the federal government, one state (and particular city) is about to get a lot more toxic. The Department of Environmental Quality…
How Paint Poisons Us and How to Avoid ItBefore too long, 2015 will be gone and 2016 will be here. And with a New Year, often comes New Year’s resolutions. One popular resolution is to make changes to…
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