Greenwashing – Westcott KleenEarth Scissors with Microban

I was trying to find some information on whether Microban shows up in recycled plastic items. If you aren’t familiar with Microban, Microban is a tradename for various antimicrobial technologies used in consumer products. Microban in plastic used to mean triclosan, but many Microban technologies have been developed so whether the Microban is all triclosan [...]

FDA Changes Course – Now Believes Bisphenol A (BPA) Poses Safety Concern

FDA reverses course and now believes bisphenol A poses safety concern for fetuses, infants and young children.

Massachusetts Issues Public Health Advisory to Parents About Bisphenol A (BPA)

Today the Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued an advisory for bisphenol A. The DPH specifically advises parents of childrens up to 2 years old to avoid baby products containing bisphenol A (BPA) for making or storing infant food or formula. And the statement also warns pregnant women to steer clear of canned foods and [...]

Green Moms Carnival, World Environment Day and World Oceans Day

I’m pleased to host a mini Green Moms Carnival on World Environment Day (WED) and World Oceans Day (WOD). WED is celebrated every June 5. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 to mark the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. This year’s theme is “Your Planet Needs You-UNited to [...]

Emails Show FDA Was Very Cozy With Lobbyists on Bisphenol A

It is so disappointing to learn that yes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) really has not done its job when it comes to bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is a hormone disruptor and has been linked to other health effects. We find it in polycarbonate plastic and the linings of canned foods and beverages. (Need more of [...]

Rubbermaid Identifies Products with Bisphenol A and those BPA-Free

Listening to the public’s growing concern about bisphenol A (BPA), Rubbermaid has published a list of its products that are BPA free and those that contain BPA.  The list contains pictures so the products are easily identifiable.  Those are pretty smart people over at Rubbermaid.  As summer approaches, and greedy entrepreneurial kids get ready to [...]