Phosphates, ADHD, DOW & how to eat less pesticides by Kirsten Dirksen on May 21, 2010 A study released this week suggests a link between ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and pesticides, but rather than shock, it …
American cosmetics: a dumping ground for chemicals by Kirsten Dirksen on July 3, 2009 Personal care and cosmetic products in the U.S. are a dumping ground for mostly untested chemicals. “Under federal law, companies …
Chemicals in the U.S.: “innocent until proven guilty” by Kirsten Dirksen on July 2, 2009 The system for regulating chemicals in the United States is broken. “Chemicals in the United States are too frequently, almost …
The dirty dozen: shoppers’ guide to organic produce by Kirsten Dirksen on May 31, 2009 Organic food has gone mainstream- now carried by the giants like Wal-Mart, Tesco, Krogers, Marcs & Spencer, Safeway, etc.-, but …
The Farm Bill and the fight for organic agriculture by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 U.S. farmers receive 30 billion annually in government subsidies, but less than 1% goes to organics. Given that pesticide-free farming …
Perfil de l'Environmental Working Group (EWG) by faircompanies on April 12, 2008 L’EWG és una ONG estatunidenca que pretén defensar els interessos dels consumidors mitjançant la investigació i publicació d’estudis sobre el …
Hazardous, yet legal: Teflon by faircompanies on February 22, 2008 Called by its first commercial name, Teflon (trademarked by DuPont), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a polymer with nonstick properties. Its use …
"Eau de Toxinas" by faircompanies on June 13, 2007 La verdad sobre los perfumes: Estée Lauder, Clinique y Liz Claiborne emplean nombres como “beautiful”, “happy” o “fresh”. Greenpeace, Environmental …
Environmental Working Group (EWG) by Nicolás Boullosa on May 23, 2007 A U.S. non-profit that tries to protect the interests of consumers through research and reports regarding the levels of toxic …
Green moms don't inhale (or shouldn't) by Kirsten Dirksen on January 19, 2007 “Having a baby is likely to turn parents green.” It sounds ominous, but it’s the title of a UK Cooperative …
