We can work together to help the planet

99actions.org is a community that works together against global warming. Register and begin to share individual actions to save the planet

1 Million Lbs of BPA Released Into US Environment Each Year - EPA to Launch Investigation

0

bpa-epa.png
Photo via BPA Plastic

Yesterday, news broke that the EPA was launching a major investigation into the impact of Bisphenol A--especially targeting the US water supply. BPA is a chemical that has been documented to have negative health impacts, especially on infants and children, and is commonly found in canned food, plastic bottles, and other everyday household items. It's also long been a target of TreeHugger scrutiny, so seeing the EPA take the issue seriously is encouraging. Here's what the investigation will cover: ...Read the full story on TreeHugger