Starbucks coffee energy drink recalled due to possible metal contamination
Back in 2015, PepsiCo Inc.and Starbucks partnered in the distribution of a number of Starbucks drinks in retail stores, specifically their coffee energy drinks. Now, a recall has been initiated by PepsiCo for a number of those beverages because they may be contaminated with “foreign materials”, specifically metal fragments. …
California Supreme Court Approves Organic Labeling Lawsuits
A recent ruling by the state Supreme Court of California allows consumers to file lawsuits “alleging products are falsely labeled ‘organic’.” This new ruling overturns a previous decision by a lower court. In the unanimous decision Associate Justice Kathryn Werdegar wrote “state…
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3 Key Reasons DIY Cleaning Supplies Are Worth the Effort
For 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 holidays. When it comes time to clean your home before and…
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Sensor detects toxins leaching from plastic
A 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 or beverage.” Dr. Asif Zia and Professor Subhas Mukhopadhyay created a device capable of quantifying various…
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Contaminating Our Bodies With Everyday Products
It 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 “prostate cancer, genital deformities, obesity, diabetes and infertility.” Yet, companies that that have…
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Deregulating toxic air chemicals a major shift
Despite 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 (DEQ) is proposing “deregulation of some 500 chemicals would pack a potent punch in Detroit…”…
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How Paint Poisons Us and How to Avoid It
Before 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 the home, and this often includes painting one or more rooms. And…
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Some 3-D Printed Parts May Leach Toxic Chemicals
In the last few years 3-D printing has become all the rage. 3-D printers are getting smaller, cheaper, and better. The ability to 3-D print replacement car parts, prosthetics, and even organs is a huge step for science and technology. Unfortunately, it…
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This Ingredient Looks Scary - But Has Some Pretty Great Uses
Activated charcoal is listed as one of our Green Light Ingredients. It’s an ingredient that’s used in personal care products, cosmetics, and some household cleaning products. Activated charcoal is charcoal “that’s been mixed with oxygen to become especially absorbent…” Its use…
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Schumer warns against toxic chemicals in Halloween makeup
Halloween is an exciting holiday for many families, especially children. We all remember getting dressed up in our favorite costumes, trick-or-treating, and attending Halloween parties. But today there are serious concerns about some of the products used for kids’ costumes, specifically the…
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Fracking Chemicals May Mess With Hormones, Lower Sperm Counts
A new study has linked issues with long-term reproductive health to chemicals used during “oil and natural gas production, including fracking.” Fracking is a process by which “companies use a mix of pressurized water, sand and chemicals to unlock hydrocarbon reserves deep in…
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