EarthTalk: Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976? Toilet paper rolls?

Jan. 1, 2011   3 Comments  

The 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), enacted in 1976, is widely considered a failure. When enacted it enabled some 62,000 chemicals (many linked to hormonal, reproductive and immune problems, cancer and a plethora of environmental problems ) to escape testing. Another 22,000 untested chemicals -- found in everything from cleaning and personal care products to furniture, building materials, electronics, food and drink containers, even kids’ toys -- have come onto the market since. (Thinkstock)

Is it time to get rid of cardboard tubes?

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EarthTalk: Car rental? Toilet paper?

Feb. 2, 2009   1 Comment  

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Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that most of the big car rental companies have gone “green” lately. What’s the story? – Ari Zucker, New York, NY No doubt, rental car companies large and small have responded to increased consumer demand for fuel efficiency in the last few years by stocking up on gasoline-electric hybrids and other [...]