Levels of the widely used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in people’s bodies are much higher than thought, according to scientists who say they’ve created a more accurate way to measure them. BPA is used in many plastic products, including food and drink containers, and animal studies have shown that it can interfere with hormones. Exposure […]
Eco-Products® announced today that it is increasing its use of post-consumer recycled plastic and has become an “APR Recycling Demand Champion.” The designation is part of a campaign — launched by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in 2017 – to expand market demand for recycled resins and improve recycling in North America. Without companies committing to […]
Joining the growing list of corporations throwing influence and support behind the demand for real environmental changes, Footprint sponsors The Oceans Project and Ocean Heroes Bootcamp, co-founded by Captain Planet Foundation, Lonely Whale, and Point Break Foundation, as they plan events and awareness for World Oceans Day. Troy Swope, founder and CEO of Footprint, says increasing the […]
How Much Water Do We Really Need Daily? Our bodies crave water year round, and there is no way to live without it. Water is Energy: Drink the Purest, Recharge! The Big Q: How much do we really need daily to stay healthy? The Big A: That is a complicated Q “It’s hard to find […]
A Gender Bending Chemical is Found in Nearly 90% of Teens Independent studies demonstrate negative effects of BPA and other toxins in the body, but governmental agencies and manufacturers appear unwilling to protect your health So, it is your responsibility to protect yourself from air, water and food contaminants Bisphenol-A (BPA) was 1st created by […]
9/11 ‘Dust’ Put Children at Risks for Heart Disease The repercussions of 9/11 continue to exact a toll on the health of Americans. An analysis by NYU Langone Health of blood tests from children who may have breathed in the toxic ashes and fumes from the collapse of the World Trade Center towers found that […]
Getting Grounded, Go Barefoot Many of us spend most of our waking hours wearing shoes with rubber or plastic soles. These materials are very effective insulators that disconnect us from the Earth’s natural electron flow. Walking barefoot is one of the easiest and best ways to get and stay grounded. Leather-soled shoes also let’s us […]
