Tag: chemicals
member name: Simple Steps
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March 30, 2008 02:42 PM EDT --
Before you put plastic containers in the microwave, check the bottom of the container. Some plastic dishes, bottles and cups are made of polycarbonate plastic, commonly marked as number 7 on the bottom . . .
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May 07, 2009 04:12 PM EDT --
Flea and tick treatments may contain toxic chemicals that can poison pets and harm people. A first-of-its-kind study by NRDC shows that dangerously high levels of pesticide residue can remain on a dog's . . .
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July 28, 2009 09:57 AM EDT --
By Paul McRandle
We clean our kitchens and bathrooms constantly—as we should—but there are easy ways to get rid of bacteria while also avoiding lung irritants like ammonia and chlorine . . .
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April 06, 2009 02:01 PM EDT --
Dr. Gina, I am sick over learning about the conventional mattresses I bought for my twins (mattresses stamped December 2006). I am positive they include all the bad chemicals I am reading about, no doubt. . . .
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September 10, 2008 11:39 AM EDT --
Kids grow like weeds, and it's better for their health if they play with weeds, too.
Most American lawns are chock full of chemicals. For kids who play outdoor sports, playing fields can deliver . . .
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May 22, 2008 09:27 AM EDT --
For some of us, there's nothing more satisfying than tinkering in the garden for hours on end. But your hobby shouldn't compromise your health or the planet's, and it doesn't have to. Your . . .
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December 04, 2008 03:36 PM EST --
Children's toys and baby products made of soft plastic may contain hormone-disrupting chemicals. Phthalates (pronounced thal-ates) are a class of chemicals found in many consumer products -- from . . .
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July 30, 2008 02:12 PM EDT --
Could swimming at your local beach be hazardous to your health? Swimming in contaminated water can cause a range of diseases, including rashes, pinkeye, ear infections and respiratory ailments. NRDC's . . .
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March 07, 2008 05:36 PM EST --
You'd never tell your child to go play with dangerous chemicals such as pesticides. But even when we take precautions to reduce the use of toxic pesticides in our homes there's still a risk to . . .
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March 04, 2008 12:31 PM EST --
A milky moustache may not be all that lingers when your child swallows a glass of milk. Some chemicals hidden in milk are not so cute.
Milk lodges chemicals like PCBs, dioxins and DDE (a breakdown . . .
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March 04, 2008 12:02 PM EST --
Could the floral scent of your air freshener contain toxic chemicals known to cause birth defects? NRDC recently tested 14 different air fresheners and found that 12 contained chemicals called phthalates . . .
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April 06, 2008 11:49 PM EDT --
Parents are alarmed by a new study that suggests that baby lotions, powders, and shampoos may be exposing young children to potentially harmful chemicals called phthalates. Many phthalates (pronounced . . .
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May 02, 2008 12:26 PM EDT --
First the good news. At least we don't have mice. My two clean, lovely cats cover that beat. But cockroaches, we're not so lucky. A few months ago, our family spent a couple of weeks out of town. . . .
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July 07, 2008 09:46 PM EDT --
So maybe there is a reason that roaches have been around for 280 million years. They are hardy little souls. Who was I to think that I could fight these little beasts on my own?
My nightly ritual of . . .
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August 27, 2008 01:28 PM EDT --
Arsenic is a deadly poison so what's it doing at the playground? Since the 1970s, wood filled with arsenic has been hammered into outdoor decks, benches, picnic tables and playsets. The federal government . . .
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September 23, 2008 04:38 PM EDT --
NRDC Scientist Sarah Janssen
Yesterday, I attended FDA's public meeting on BPA and gave public comments.
One thing that struck me was there were 20 public commentators - 2 were from industry, . . .
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October 08, 2008 02:08 PM EDT --
Did you know that you can help the environment by trick-or-treating? But there's a trick: You have to do it backwards.
This Halloween, turn the holiday into an opportunity to educate kids and adults . . .
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October 15, 2008 05:24 PM EDT --
Flea and tick treatments may contain toxic chemicals that can poison pets and harm people. Even when applied as instructed on the box, these chemicals are not safe, either for pets or humans. Certain . . .
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June 27, 2008 04:42 PM EDT --
Americans take great pride in perfectly manicured green lawns. Billions of dollars are spent every year caring for them. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of water are used for irrigation. A surprising . . .
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October 21, 2008 07:31 PM EDT --
Today, NRDC petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging. BPA, found in plastic polycarbonate bottles and metal containers, leaches from containers . . .
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