There are a lot of opinions out there about whether Wal-mart’s decision earlier this year to impose their own ban on polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) found in couches, computers and baby strollers was the right one. They basically circumvented the US regulatory system to impose what many refer to as “retailer regulation.” But aren’t PBDEs [...]
Have you ever had a kid you knew was doing something sneaky but you just couldn’t catch them in the act? Then when you finally catch him dead to rights, he instantly admits to it and says, “Sorry Mom, I didn’t mean to – go ahead and ground me.” I have. And the suggestion that [...]
A few years ago, I never would have imagined that dust could be such an issue. I saw it as nothing more than an “unsightly” lack of motivation on my part. Much to my dismay, house dust now tops the list as one of the most significant sources of childhood exposure to toxic substances. Chemicals [...]
Research by doctors from California Pacific Medical Center found evidence that BPA and methylparaben (a preservative found in some cosmetics and personal care products) can interfere with the effectiveness of breast-cancer medications. These drugs normally work by slowing the growth of breast cells (both cancerous and non-cancerous), but when researchers exposed the cells to BPA [...]
Under a new law implemented by the Washington State Department of Ecology and Health to comply with the requirements of the state Children’s Safe Products Act (CSPA), large manufacturers of children’s products likely to be placed in a child’s mouth or on their skin, or products for children age 3 and under, must report first [...]
Awareness of BPA in plastics is becoming more common, but did you know that children’s lunch boxes, binders, backpacks and nap mats can contain chemicals linked to learning disabilities, ADHD, obesity, and asthma? A new 2011 study found PVC is one of the most widely used hazardous plastics in the world because it’s made with [...]
