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Teflon: Strong Indications That It’s Toxic

By On August 27, 2004 · 3 Comments

Teflon contains a toxic chemical called C8 or PFOA which has been linked to cancer and birth defects in animals. Its effects have never been formally tested on humans.

The chemical, perfluorooctanoic acid, is a soaplike material. It is used to make many widely used products, such as non-stick cookware, fast [...]

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Not Very Meta-Efficient: Plastics

By On July 30, 2004 · 5 Comments

Plastics are not very meta-efficient. They are toxic to all forms of life, they don’t biodegrade. Practically all the plastic that’s even been made still exists – either in landfills or in places like the ocean. There are other materials that can often substitute for plastic such as ceramics or rubber. [...]

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Chloramine

By On July 29, 2004 · 2 Comments

Recently, municipalities around the world have begun to use
chloramine (a mixture of chlorine and ammonia) to disinfect water. This
is done to reduce free chlorine’s ability to combine with organic matter
in the water thereby producing potentially harmful trihalomethanes, or
THMs. Because chloramine has less disinfecting ability than free chlorine,

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Chemicals Commonly Polluting Indoor Air

By On July 29, 2004 · Leave a Comment

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a ubiquitous chemical found in virtually all indoor environments.
The major sources which have been reported and publicized include urea-formaldehyde
foam insulation (UFFI) and particle board or pressed wood products used
in manufacturing of the office furniture bought today. It is used in consumer
paper [...]

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Best and Worst: Personal Care Products

By On July 28, 2004 · 1 Comment


The Environmental
Working Group has produced a list of the Best
and Worst Personal Care Products. They have a huge Searchable
Product Guide of harmful chemicals found in personal care products.

The report is extensive and [...]

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