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American children are “guinea pigs in an uncontrolled experiment,” according to Senator Frank Lautenberg D-New Jersey   who spoke to the Senate Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics and Environmental Health on October 26th. toxins Among the many shocking facts shared at the … Continue reading →

The U.S. Green Building Council recently released a LEED Pilot Credit for eliminating the use of halogenated flame retardants and phthalates in building materials.  The credit calls for the elimination of several chemicals under each category, and can be used … Continue reading →

New research from Denmark shows that girls are reaching puberty earlier than ever before, at age 9! While some fear this will lead to increased sexual activity at a younger age, others are more concerned about what’s causing girls to … Continue reading →

Last year, it was reported on the resurrection of olestra—a chemical once touted as the great fat alt in chips and crackers that tumbled when it turned out that it triggered gastrointestinal problems in those who chomped products containing it. … Continue reading →

Q What would it take to produce “green” tires? The tire industry is huge and I understand that tires contain a large amount of petroleum products. Is there an alternative? A Tires are indeed no friends to the environment. Most … Continue reading →

Makers begin disclosing chemical ingredients amid health concerns If you’ve ever wondered whether the products you use to clean your home could be causing health issues, you’re not alone. And now, amid pressure from environmental, health and consumer groups, makers … Continue reading →

The Neem is sometimes called ‘Nature’s Pharmacy’, because of its many uses as a mild antibiotic, pesticide and insect repellent. At least 35 active chemical principles have been found in its leaves, bark and seeds. The use of neem as … Continue reading →

Biopesticides are pesticides with living organism which intervene in life cycle of the insect pest and will kill it by causing diseases. Biopesticides are important in ecofriendly pest management. Many synthetic insecticides used during the last 40 years in Agriculture, … Continue reading →

Almost every photographic chemical which as ever been produced commercially includes compounds which are known to be hazardous to human health and/or the environment. Film and print developers are typically classed as MQ or PQ types, referring to combinations of … Continue reading →

Excerpts from an article in ICIS * Increasingly, both clothing manufacturers and retailers see an advantage in bringing greener products to the consumer, and they are putting pressure on suppliers to adopt more eco-friendly practices. * About 54m tonnes of … Continue reading →