Bottle Rocket – What's All the Fuss About BPA?

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By Stefani Newman Better living through science? The debate is raging over a chemical compound with a three-letter nickname – BPA. Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a synthetic hormone primarily used to make hard polycarbonate plastic. Companies use BPA both as the durable plastic as well as an epoxy resin, for coating the inside of food and… Read More

Ban Plastic Bags? The Debate Rages On and On and On…

By Stefani Newman Plastic bags are often portrayed as the evil stepmother of carryalls. Plastic bags don’t disintegrate naturally, are tough to recycle, and clog landfills. They leach hazardous chemicals into water and the air as they are exposed to the elements. Yet, they still show up everywhere, unconsciously, and often without protest. There have… Read More