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FDA Defends Plastic Linked To Health Risks - NPR

Alice — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:03:25 -0700

Boston GlobeFDA Defends Plastic Linked To Health RisksNPR - 5 hours ago

Baby-bottle chemical linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes - The News Journal

Alice — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:13:19 -0700

Baby-bottle chemical linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetesThe News Journal, DE - 17 minutes agoThe final version of that report found “some concern” that exposure to the chemical could affect the development of fetuses, infants and children. ...

'Made in China' safety scares and scandals - Economic Times

Alice — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:29:47 -0700

'Made in China' safety scares and scandalsEconomic Times, India - 30 minutes ago... of hazards from small, powerful magnets that can cause injury if swallowed, just two weeks after it recalled 1.5 million toys due to fears about lead paint.

'Made in China' safety scares and scandals - Economic Times

Alice — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:29:47 -0700

'Made in China' safety scares and scandalsEconomic Times, India - Sep 11, 2008... of hazards from small, powerful magnets that can cause injury if swallowed, just two weeks after it recalled 1.5 million toys due to fears about lead paint.

Firm bags a deal with HMV - LDPBusiness

Alice — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:11:41 -0700

Firm bags a deal with HMVLDPBusiness, UK - 4 minutes agoThey are made from 80% recycled plastic bottles and feature HMV’s famous Nipper the dog on the front. The record bags, which also contain iPod pockets, ...

Recycling is a global activity for Houston company - Houston Chronicle

Alice — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:33:23 -0700

Recycling is a global activity for Houston companyHouston Chronicle, United States - 28 minutes agoHe did some research and realized US carpet makers could use Mexico's plastic bottles. Catering to businesses that seek ways to be more environmentally ...

Seasonal strains - Bangkok Post

Alice — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:17:23 -0700

Seasonal strainsBangkok Post, Thailand - 13 minutes agoThe housewife and her three young children have been reduced to scouring Jakarta's polluted streets for plastic bottles to sell. ...

AHA fund wins with "responsible" picks in natural-gas and energy ... - Asbury Park Press

Alice — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:31:21 -0700

AHA fund wins with "responsible" picks in natural-gas and energy ...Asbury Park Press, NJ - 35 minutes agoMattel Inc., the world's largest toy-maker, was dropped from the fund in September after products made in China were found to contain lead paint, ...

Recycle: To sort or not to sort? - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Alice — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:10:30 -0700

Recycle: To sort or not to sort?Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 6 minutes agoThat is highly selfish given that we could do a little extra work, teach our children the value of the 3R's (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle), and not fill our ...

Recycle: To sort or not to sort? - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Alice — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:10:30 -0700

Recycle: To sort or not to sort?Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 37 minutes agoThat is highly selfish given that we could do a little extra work, teach our children the value of the 3R's (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle), and not fill our ...