Healthy Child Healthy World + Dr. Greene + Plastics 101 = In the same down-to-earth style of his must-have book Raising Baby Green, Dr. Greene takes the often confusing subject of plastic and exposes its bare-bones foundation in a way we can all understand. Know Your Plastics by Dr. Alan Greene Plastics are everywhere. Some [...]
Thank you SafeMama for broaching the subject of whether or not Similac SimplePac containers are BPA free. We’ve been talking with many parents who have the same burning question. We haven’t come away with a black and white answer either. I swear we’re going to have to hire a P.I. to sneak around and get [...]
Today we watched as a most intriguing line was clearly drawn on the BPA front. Sides were chosen without reserve and it all began with the FDA’s bolstered defense of the toxic chemical, which was quickly followed by tips for decreasing BPA exposure. Huh? Did I miss something? Washington (AP) Sept. 16, 2008 – FDA [...]
Mike Adams, founder of Natural News, always has a way of bringing a seemingly complicated issue like the FDA’s recent endorsement of bisphenol-a into clear focus. The following excerpts are taken from his article “Plastics are Good for You!” In a move that surprised no one, the FDA has aligned itself with the chemical industry [...]
Boy, it’s two steps forward and one step back. We just celebrated the ban of phthalates and lead a few days ago, only to turn around and find the FDA upholding the use of BPA in children’s products. It’s depressing to see the FDA failing to protect us again. The folks at Green to Grow [...]
Matthew Parker suggests a paradigm shift when looking at our everyday use of plastics. Is it really as simple as getting up each morning and beginning your daily routine, or should you be aware of hidden toxins in your environment? read more | digg story
