BPA isn’t just in bottles — a new report is sounding the alarm over receipts
But a new study from Environmental Defence warns Canadian about the use of chemicals BPA and BPS on receipts. Continue reading
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Reality check: Does your protein powder contain heavy metals and other toxins?
A new study by the Clean Label Project found that many the most popular protein powders contain arsenic, cadmium, BPA and more – but should you be worried? Continue reading
BPA still common in blood samples, seven years after being declared toxic
BPA is an industrial chemical used in plastics and commonly found in food and beverage containers such as cans and reusable water bottles. Continue reading
Baby teethers may contain low levels of BPA, other chemicals, study warns
Parents rely on teething rings and soothers, but new research is warning that these products may be leaching low levels of harmful chemicals, even if they’re labelled as BPA-free or non-toxic. Continue reading
Report sounds alarm over discovery of BPA in Canadian canned food
A chemical that’s been linked to cancers and infertility has been found in over 80 per cent of Canadian food cans. Continue reading
Campbell soup cans to be BPA-free by mid-2017
Campbell Soup Co. says its can will be BPA-free in Canada and the United States by the middle of next year. Continue reading
Common household cleaners rather dirty: Canadian study
A half-hour kitchen clean-up using common household cleansers, wipes and sprays dramatically boosts harmful indoor air pollution, according to a new study by an environmental advocacy group. Continue reading
Study links plastics chemical BPA to hyperactivity
A University of Calgary study has found that a common ingredient in consumer products can cause hyperactivity in zebrafish. Continue reading
Shopping receipts might increase exposure to BPA chemical
You may be drinking from a BPA-free water bottle, but are you coming in contact with the chemical when you grab your receipt while grocery shopping? Continue reading