Jul 15 2011
Even BPA-Free Plastic Not Always Safe
Even BPA-free plastic can leach hormone-like chemicals, research shows, and there's no way to tell which products pose the risk.
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Jun 09 2011
Preschoolers Exposed to BPA Through Food
Parents can pinpoint and minimize routes of exposure to reduce levels of this potentially harmful chemical.
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Mar 30 2011
Food Packaging Harbors Harmful Chemicals
Eating fresh food, as opposed to packaged ones, can reduce your level of exposure to these toxins.
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Dec 07 2010
Flame Retardants Found in Butter
There is currently no way to know how widespread this kind of chemical contamination is in food.
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Nov 30 2010
As BPA Concerns Rise, Can Companies Seek Alternatives
The dilemma is that so far nothing matches the preserving quality of BPA-containing can linings.
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Nov 08 2010
Canned Food Seals in BPA
The chemical has been linked to all sorts of health concerns, including heart disease, cancers, and developmental problems.
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Oct 27 2010
Biodegradable Styrofoam Made of Milk, Clay
The plastic might some day become a green alternative to petroleum-derived foam packaging blocks.
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Aug 30 2010
Computer Casings Made from Cashews
A unique plastic made from cashew nut shells could be used in consumer electronics by 2013.
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Jul 27 2010
Food for Mars: A Daunting Challenge
Astronaut foods may appear indestructible, but many crew favorites don't retain their nutrition or palatability for even a year.
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Apr 02 2010
‘Biodegradable’ Doesn’t Always Mean Earth-Friendly
Without proper composting facilities, throwing away biodegradable materials may actually be worse for the environment.
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