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Toilet Paper Contains Eternal Chemicals
Toilet paper additives contain eternal chemicals that can harm human health and the environment. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are slow to degrade in the
Modified bacteria produce industrial chemicals.
Scientists at Northwestern University in Evanston and LanzaTech have developed a biotechnological process that makes the production of the chemicals acetone and isopropanol less harmful
Plastic particles fuel fat cells.
Plastic chemicals have been suspected of affecting weight, hormones, and metabolism. A recent study has confirmed that these chemicals, known as endocrine disruptors, do indeed
Indestructible Chemicals Destroyed by Heat
Scientists have developed a method to break down per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which were previously considered indestructible. PFAS are oil and water repellent and
Toxic Chemicals Found in Newborns
A shocking new study has revealed that unborn babies are being exposed to a variety of industrial chemicals while still in the womb. While the
Toxic Chemicals Found in German Children
The German Environment Agency has issued a warning that children in Germany have too many long-lasting PFAS chemicals in their blood. The current study is
Toxic Chemicals in Most Plastic Packaging
Plastic products in Germany contain potentially harmful chemicals, with three-quarters of them containing such substances. Even bioplastics have been found to contain dangerous chemicals. Spanish
Toxic Hormone Found in Baby Socks
A recent study conducted in Spain has found the presence of the dangerous hormone Bisphenol A (BPA) in baby socks. BPA is known to disrupt
Soap Linked to Liver Damage and Cancer
Chemicals are present in many of the products we use daily, including hygiene products like soap, toothpaste, deodorants, and cosmetics. While these products are meant
