June 2010

  • Tell Dell to Ditch the PVC

    By sarajean on 6/15/10 8:39am
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    Polyvinyl chloride—it’s in so many things that we bring into our homes, you’d think it would be a safe ingredient. From shower curtains to water hoses, toys to even school supplies, it’s certainly everywhere—but it’s far from harmless. You may already be aware of the dangers of PVC, but just in case you aren’t, here are a few of its effects:

    • Its composition is carcinogenic, explosive, and highly toxic
    • Its production releases harmful chemicals into our environment; in fact, it is known as the most environmentally toxic plastic
    • It creates dioxins, the most harmful chemicals known on Earth, when burned
    • Known as “the poison plastic,” PVC
    • PVC released in the air, ground, water, and homes has been linked to causing cancer, hormonal disruption, immune system problems, and more

    It’s not a very nice plastic!

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  • Skin Cancer Isn't Sexy

    By sarajean on 6/10/10 1:48am
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    No matter how many studies I cite, pictures of melanoma I send, or alternatives I offer, my friends and family who tan—tan on purpose, that is—refuse to cease and desist. I know people who purchase plans to receive weekly—even daily!—tanning sessions. They pay for this UV exposure! I know others who actually own their own tanning beds, either in their homes or places of business.

    Off to those pre-casket lighted beds they dash, eager to darken their skin colors, make themselves more sex-ay, and prepare themselves for their apparent roles in the next Gidget film.

    And, of course, get skin cancer.

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