Our children are so precious – don’t expose them to the possibility of the ingestion of dangerous chemicals. Make sure your baby’s bottles are BPA and phthalate free. What are the risks in using ...

New research links chemicals commonly found in our environments called phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) to health problems in kids and adolescents. Two studies, published Aug. 19 in Pediatrics, ...

FRESNO, Calif. -- A new warning about a common chemical is causing concern for many pregnant women. But it's almost impossible to limit exposure to what's called the everywhere chemical because it's ...

July 7, 2008 — New York State legislators are considering at least 2 bills that would limit or ban the sale of both bisphenol A (BPA), which is a chemical constituent of polycarbonate plastics, and ...

Lunch boxes are an eco-friendly alternative to a single-use bag or throw-away plastic container, and there a ton of options on the market to consider. Of course, you have the old-school variety, with ...

BPA-Free Cutting Board: Our 5 Favorite Product Finds Many popular and affordable cutting boards are made from plastic.

While water bottles may tout BPA-free labels and personal care products declare phthalates not among their ingredients, these assurances may not be enough. According to a new study, we may be exposed ...

Bisphenol A, or BPA, and phthalates are often called "everywhere chemicals" because they're found in so many products -- from the water bottle you to take to the gym to the flooring in your kitchen.

Synthetic chemicals are everywhere—including in the food we eat, the water we drink, the products we use, the dust on our floors, and the air that we breathe. With all these acronyms, it’s not ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Unfortunately, that’s a really hard task—and eating fresh, local, and organic might ...

Plastic is a synthetic or semi-synthetic material that’s durable, lightweight, and flexible. These properties allow it to be made into a variety of products, including medical devices, automotive ...