BPA
08/01/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to store water in your car
If you’ve ever forgotten plastic water bottles in your car, you might have noticed a strange aftertaste if you drink the water. The strange plastic aftertaste is especially evident during the summer, or whenever you’ve left a plastic water bottle sitting in the heat of a warm car, even if it’s already cooled down. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) While […]
05/15/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
With plastic pollution in the oceans at 16xs more than previously thought, is it even possible to clean it up?
There was a time when the sea was the go-to place for keeping the body clean and catching fresh fish free from harmful chemicals. Beach lovers didn’t think twice about swimming there because they knew it was perfectly safe, and good for their health besides. But recent figures show that those who hesitate to swim […]
04/16/2018
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By Tracey Watson
BPA, found in plastic water bottles, linked to abnormal brain development in fetuses … Mothers BEWARE
For some time now, mothers have been made aware of the dangers of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in many types of containers, including baby bottles. BPA is used to harden plastics, prevent contamination of foods, and stop cans from rusting. In recent years, several studies have confirmed that BPA affects endocrine function (hormonal […]
02/14/2018
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By Tracey Watson
GENDER-CONFUSED: Shocking study reveals 86% of teenagers’ bodies contaminated with gender-bending chemicals from plastics
A few years ago, a lot of attention was focused on the dangers of Bisphenol A (BPA), an organic synthetic compound found in plastic. Mothers with babies were especially cautioned to ensure that their baby bottles did not contain BPA. We all dutifully bought new BPA-free bottles, and many parents have since conscientiously ensured that […]
09/21/2017
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By Tim Wesley
Future plastics could be made out of sugar and carbon dioxide, making them harmless to the environment
The future looks brighter as researchers have discovered a way to create plastic that’s not harmful to nature. Scientists from the Centre of Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) at the University of Bath has successfully created a plastic material that doesn’t use highly toxic substances that could pose problems not only to the environment but also […]
08/06/2017
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By Russel Davis
Science breakthrough removes nearly all BPA from water at very low cost
A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, University of Auckland, and Oregon State University has recently developed a catalyst that effectively eliminates nearly all traces of bisphenol A (BPA) from water. The new catalysts, called tetra-amido macrocyclic ligands (TAML) activators are small molecules that are known to mimic oxidizing enzymes. According to the researchers, combining the […]
07/11/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Here’s why you should NEVER reuse your plastic water bottles
Would you lick a toilet seat? Hey, don’t worry, you can just drink out of your used plastic bottle instead. Researchers have suggested that refilling plastic bottles and drinking from them causes more harm than good, with the item essentially becoming a breeding ground for bacteria. The study was conducted by Treadmill Reviews and analyzed […]
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