The identification of polymeric hardening agents has resulted in unexpected consequences for humanity. Compared to other modalities, plastic containers have low initial costs and may be formed into ...

Polycarbonate (PC) used to be king when it came to the five-gallon water cooler market. But over the past few years, concerns about one of PC's building blocks, BPA, have resulted in a public debate ...

SIGG’s trendy aluminum water bottles have scored a lot of free advertising in recent years. In Touch Weekly raved about how Madonna’s kids sipped from the lightweight, eco-conscious and super-cute ...

A new study shows that some widely used BPA replacements can kill cells and disrupt key functions, prompting scientists to ...

When purchasing home essentials, many people forget how handy it is to have a good spray bottle in their sustainable kitchen. Whether you’re watering plants, detangling your hair, or storing cleaning ...

Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a chemical widely used to make hard, clear plastics. It is an endocrine disruptor that has been linked to many negative health effects, including cardiovascular diseases and ...

Scientists have long believed that industrial chemicals used in plastic water bottles might mess with human hormones. Until now, most evidence has been observational, showing a connection between ...

We didn’t find the dangerous chemicals in any of the nine bottles we tested. Still, some concerns remain. Here’s how to keep your baby safe. By Kevin Loria New parents understandably want to shield ...

I know, know: you’re reading my headline with horror and shock, clutching your vacuum-insulated water bottle, shuddering with rage that one would even dare suggest that plastic water bottles could be ...