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Plastic-Bottle Scare Is a Boon for Some

New York Times
April 25, 2008 - “It is going to change what happens to materials. Eastman began developing the new plastic about five years ago, said Debbie Baum Crain, the company’s director of copolyester innovation. That may leave some room for other materials. ...
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In Depth: Green burials go mainstream (By Giovanna Dunmall)

Plenty
April 24, 2008 - Literally. The popularity of green funerals has increased significantly in recent years. Make sure that floral tributes are not bound with plastic covered wire - use raffia instead. ...
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Well: A Hard Plastic Is Raising Hard Questions

New York Times
April 22, 2008 - TARA PARKER-POPE Are toxic plastics lurking in your kitchen? BPA migrates into food from polycarbonate plastic bottles or the epoxy resin coatings that line canned food. Although many plastic products claim to be microwave safe, some scientists warn against putting any plastic in the microwave. ...
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United Technologies: A Different Type of Conglomerate Than GE

The Reasoned Sceptic
April 22, 2008 - United Aircraft was at that time one of the largest companies in the country and had a long history of manufacturing airplanes and helicopters for the American military. Daniell immediately undertook a major restructuring of UTC, streamlining the unwieldy company by selling off divisions that did not fit into United Technologies' main product lines. ...
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The Plastics Revolution

Washington Post
April 22, 2008 - Some blame plastics for increased rates of cancer, asthma, neurological disorders and infertility. Phthalates are banned in the manufacture of toys in most European countries. Phthalates are also known as plasticizers, chemicals that prolong the life span and durability of plastics and increase their flexibility. ...
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Earth Day (Should Be Everyday)

Houstonist
April 21, 2008 - Yeah, we know, you're going to roll your eyes at some, but, we may impart a new idea upon you (and we would LOVE to hear your suggestions) and perhaps reduce our carbon footprint. We use a "self-containable" unit that is easy to load, turn and unload and has a container for "compost tea" which we spread using a hose-end fertilizer spreader. ...
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The Green Issue: Live

New York Times
April 20, 2008 - Carol Perkins typifies the new breed of green-pet entrepreneurs. But does everyone know just how green they can be? His new sneakers are made from hemp and natural rubber. ...
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Eat

New York Times
April 20, 2008 - “Compost and advocate for compost,” she says. According to a study by Franklin Associates, a consulting firm, plastic bags require significantly less energy than paper over the course of their life cycle, from manufacturing to transportation. Which isn’t to say that Whole Foods has it wrong about plastic bags. ...
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The U.S. of Anxiety

Washington Post
April 19, 2008 - Plastic forks potentially contain the evil resin, too. We know there is poison in plastic bottles. Partly because all the news channels have to make news," so they tell us things over and over, says Danzinger. "All the news channels, cable, the Internet. ...
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Canada Takes Steps to Ban Most Plastic Baby Bottles

New York Times
April 19, 2008 - Also on Friday, Senator Charles E. Schumer, Democrat of New York, said he intended to introduce on Monday a bill that would ban many uses of BPA-related plastics. The toxic designation will allow Canada eventually to ban the manufacture, import or sale of baby bottles made with polycarbonate. Baird both said that adults who use plastic containers made with the chemical were not at risk. ...
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