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BPA Free Bottles

Several popular water bottles have shown to have made from plastics that contain BPA (Bisphenol A) There are serious dangers concerning imported and plastic goods that are often made in China. The leaching of...

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The Controversy Surrounding BPA

BPA, or Bisphenol-A, has been shown to lead to all sorts of health problems in laboratory mice and rats. It can cause chromosomal abnormalities, birth defects, and many other issues. Some researchers have...

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The Best Reusable Water Bottle

Most of us are doing well just to get in our 8 glasses of water a day. But if you care about both your health and the environment, you need to know the facts about the water bottles that keep your H20 close...

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Recycled plastic water bottles help Monarch Butterfly conservation

Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus) have been having a hard time of it in many areas of the world. Habitat destruction, pesticides and lack of their foodplants have all taken a heavy toll, and even pollen...

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How Safe Is Your Water Bottle?

In 2006, a research study described something quite extraordinary. A third of male fish in English rivers were in the process of changing sex, from male to female. Such reproductive anomalies are not just...

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The Art Of Selecting A Safe Water Bottle

Most of us don’t put too much thought into the bottles that house our store-bought water. But not all water bottles are created equally. You should take the time to make sure that you select only safe water...

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Is Your Water Safe? Tips for safer tap and bottled water

Ensure your tap water, well water, or bottled water is as safe as it can be.

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Are There Safe Plastics?

As a nutritional coach who cares about health issues, I get asked all the time about which plastics are safe. It is definitely a controversial subject. Almost everything is made of plastic these days. Are there safe plastics? The answer depends on where they are: on the shelf, or in your body!

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One-Handed Reusable Water Bottles

Thinking of purchasing a one-handed reusable water bottle? Make sure and get one without BPA! Why? BPA, or bisphenol-A, is a dangerous chemical that is found in many types of polycarbonate plastics. BPA was...

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Scuba Diving Gear

If you’re considering scuba diving for your next adventure, you will need to be well equipped. Scuba diving is exciting and fun, but can also be dangerous if you aren’t prepared. Here is a list of the...

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