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

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Jan. 1, 2011   2 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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Polyvinyl Chloride and you

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Jan. 2, 2009   Leave a Comment  

There is a social black cloud surrounding the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a type of plastic used to make everyday products. When produced or burned, PVC releases several toxins into the air, which can potentially harm our immune and reproductive systems. PVC is used in the construction of everything from pipes to pool toys, [...]

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