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Common chemicals in plastic have been linked to chronic disease

Common chemicals in plastic have been linked to chronic disease, according to brand new research from Australia. Phthalates, also called plasticizers have been the subject of controversy for a while. According to Tox Town, an environmental website from the National Institutes of Health, phthalates are used to make plastic and vinyl […]

by July 15, 2017
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Controversial plastic ingredient increases risk of allergies in children

A controversial plastic ingredient increases risk of allergies in children, according to new research from Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). Phthalates, also called plasticizers have been the subject of controversy for a while. According to Tox Town, an environmental website from the National Institutes of Health, phthalates are used to […]

by May 6, 2017