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Topic: Watchout for hard plastics
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BlueRoamer
Knowflake Posts: 2970
From: Calm Blue Ocean, Calm Blue Ocean
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted August 03, 2007 02:55 PM
 
http://www.sciencedaily.com/upi/index.php?feed=Science&article=UPI-1-20070803-12533200-bc-us-plastics.xml
Scientists warn of chemicals in plastic
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists warn the chemicals bisphenol A or BPA -- found in plastic -- could cause serious reproductive disorders. BPA, an estrogen-like compound used to make hard plastic, is used in polycarbonate plastic baby bottles, large water cooler containers, sports bottles, microwave oven dishes, canned food liners and some dental sealants, the Los Angeles Times said Friday. The scientists, who reviewed about 700 studies, said people are exposed to levels of the chemical exceeding those that harm lab animals. The warning, published online by the journal Reproductive Toxicology, was accompanied by a study from the National Institutes of Health finding uterine damage in newborn animals exposed to BPA, the newspaper said. Representatives of the plastics industry dismissed the statement by the scientists, saying the conclusions were based on inconsistent and uncertain science. IP: Logged |
26taurus
Knowflake Posts: 11500
From: Thee you of we
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted August 03, 2007 10:25 PM
Yes, I know someone who stores food in glass containers only and drinks their filtered water out of a glass bottle.I've noticed it's very tough to get away from plastic! IP: Logged |
26taurus
Knowflake Posts: 11500
From: Thee you of we
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted August 03, 2007 10:28 PM
http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/bv.html Another friend of mine rented this video awhile back. Definitely worth the watch. Blue Vinyl (documentary) With humor, chutzpah and a piece of vinyl siding firmly in hand, Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Judith Helfand and co-director and award-winning cinematographer Daniel B. Gold set out in search of the truth about polyvinyl chloride (PVC), America's most popular plastic. From Long Island to Louisiana to Italy, they unearth the facts about PVC and its effects on human health and the environment. Back at the starter ranch, Helfand coaxes her terribly patient parents into replacing their vinyl siding on the condition that she can find a healthy, affordable alternative (and it has to look good!). A detective story, an eco-activism doc, and a rollicking comedy, BLUE VINYL puts a human face on the dangers posed by PVC at every stage of its life cycle, from factory to incinerator. Consumer consciousness and the "precautionary principle" have never been this much fun.
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SolarJustice
Knowflake Posts: 40
From: USA
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted September 12, 2007 12:22 PM
interesting subject, a good read too.
adjustment is necessary for the health of society.
let us all be mindful.thank you BlueRoamer. -kyle ------------------
yes, im new -please be kind. IP: Logged |
BlueRoamer
Knowflake Posts: 2970
From: Calm Blue Ocean, Calm Blue Ocean
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted September 13, 2007 09:24 PM
Welcome SolarJustice.I like your name. :waves: IP: Logged | |
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