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O Mag: The Good Guys

Oprah Magazine
April '09 edition: Saving the earth one village, turtle, and bag of recyclables at a time. (And what you can do, too." O Magazine's Amanda Robb reports on the new eco role models.

New Research Adds to Indictments Against Bisphenol A and Phthalates

These common chemicals are found in plastics, food and many household products. But they mimic hormones and are being linked to a range of health issues.
The Daily Green

Hairspray Ingredient Linked To Birth Defect In Boys

Hairspray may contain phthalates that are linked to a birth defect in boys in this study.
Injury Board

To Poo or Not to Poo?

As you sleepily reach for the shampoo bottle in the morning, do you ever wonder whether your frequent suds-rinse- and-condition routine is worth it?
Calgary Herald

Beauty Secrets Could Be Hiding Toxic Chemicals

Galveston County Daily News

Newsweek: Toy Story

As Congress moves to ban phthalates from toys, parents try to make sense of conflicting research.
Newsweek

More Problems With Plastics

Like BPA, chemicals called phthalates raise some concerns
US News