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The real environmental and health bummers about Bisphenol-A (BPA), and how you and your family can avoid them in your home and life. (via Well + Good)
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Water Bottle Gift Guide: Give ThinkBaby or LifeFactory, Not Sigg


Reusable water bottles are the gift that keeps on giving, but they can also be the gift that keeps on leaching toxic chemicals into your recipients’ drinking water. There are tons of options on the market that are safe, smart, and pretty enough to be gift-ready, but unfortunately, not all brands provide the same standard of safety. We know you don’t have an abundance of spare time for research right now, so we took the hard work out to tell you why you should give ThinkBaby or LifeFactory bottles, not Sigg. … More »

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Water Bottle Gift Guide: Give ThinkBaby or LifeFactory, Not Sigg

Water Bottle Gift Guide: Give ThinkBaby or LifeFactory, Not Sigg


Reusable water bottles are the gift that keeps on giving, but they can also be the gift that keeps on leaching toxic chemicals into your recipients’ drinking water. There are tons of options on the market that are safe, smart, and pretty enough to be gift-ready, but unfortunately, not all brands provide the same standard of safety. We know you don’t have an abundance of spare time for research right now, so we took the hard work out to tell you why you should give ThinkBaby or LifeFactory bottles, not Sigg. … More »

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Water Bottle Gift Guide: Give ThinkBaby or LifeFactory, Not Sigg

The Moon Makes You Crazy and Your Doctor Makes a House Call: Morning News Round-Up


Moon Madness — Could a full moon really be responsible for bad behavior? (via The Independent)

Ding Dong Doc — House calls might be the best solution for expensive health care. (via The Globe and Mail)

No Loko — Several states might ban alcoholic energy drinks. (via NPR)

The Daily Grind — One in five people grind their teeth, but what can they do about it? (via The Guardian) … More »

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The Moon Makes You Crazy and Your Doctor Makes a House Call: Morning News Round-Up

Research Says Skin Doesn’t Protect Against BPA


Water bottle companies and health-conscious grocery shoppers have joined the BPA-free bandwagon, but it’s not only what we eat and drink that’s worrisome; it’s also what touches our skin. French researchers recently concluded that bisphenol A (BPA) can readily pass through skin — meaning that things like thermal receipts and beauty products could increase our exposure to the dangerous chemical. … More »

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Research Says Skin Doesn’t Protect Against BPA

Give Up Your Shower and BPA Gets the Boot: Morning News Round-Up


How Does — Giving up your daily shower sound? (via The Guardian)

Exercise — To protect yourself from colds. (via BBC News)

What to Blame — For your sleeplessness. (via CNN Health)

BPA Gets the Boot — From several major manufacturers. (via The Independent) … More »

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Give Up Your Shower and BPA Gets the Boot: Morning News Round-Up

Gallery: 8 Eco-Conscious Halloween Costumes Courtesy of Environmental Disasters


Who said Halloween costumes have to be silly and frivolous? Just think of all the environmental disasters out there, and you can pack an unwelcome, socially-conscious message into your Halloween costume without much extra effort. True, your costume may not inspire peals of laughter, and neighbors may call you “Debbie Downer” to your face. But when’s the last time someone dressed as a sexy flight attendant (or a pissed-off one, Steven Slater!) actually made a difference in the world? These Halloween costumes are perfect for people who care about the environment – and don’t mind preaching about it to cornered party guests who’re just trying to have some damn fun. … More »

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Gallery: 8 Eco-Conscious Halloween Costumes Courtesy of Environmental Disasters