Plastics are labeled in a classification system called the Resin Identification Code. It is the number printed on the bottom of most (not all) plastic bottles and containers. Resin is synonymous with polymer or plastic. The system was developed in 1988 by the US-based Society of Plastics Industry to facilitate the recycling of post-consumer plastics, which does not mean that the product is actually recyclable.
Read MoreYou may be surprised to learn that many common, everyday items have hidden plastic in them. Here are 6 to watch out for.
Read MoreYou might be surprised by how much toilet paper is being used every year, but our need for fluffy, extra soft toilet tissue accounts for approximately 15% of our world’s deforestation. It is a single-use paper product that mostly comes from virgin wood. According to environmental research organization Worldwatch Institute, citing the World Wildlife Foundation, global toilet paper production uses about 27,000 trees per day, resulting in almost 9 million trees per year.
Read MoreThere is growing concern about the safety of all the personal care products that we put on our skin on a daily basis. Scientists are paying particular attention to endocrine disruptors, chemicals that mess with the hormones your body’s endocrine system regulates, and the diseases that are linked to these, like brain disorders, reproductive issues, obesity and cancer. But what about tampons and other feminine hygiene products? It seems that these should be on the growing list of potentially hazardous personal care products.
Read MoreIt is strange that so many toys that end up in our babies´ and toddlers´ mouths contain dangerous ingredients. Like PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) that can be found in many bath toys. Toxic substances that are added to soften plastic do not bind with the product, causing them to leach these chemicals. So when your kid is chewing on that adorable bath ducky, he is ingesting harmful chemicals.
Read MoreNot only do plastic bottles have a negative impact on our environment, they also contain several chemicals that may leach into your drink. For example, plastic bottles with code “7” contain Bisphenol A, or BPA, a chemical that is linked to a number of potential complications for pregnant women and the fetus.
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