Phthalates are chemicals found in plastics to increase their flexibility and durability. They are used in a range of everyday items including personal-care products and cosmetics, shampoos, clothes, garden toys, and detergents. The use of some plastics containing phthalates to make children’s toys have now been banned because of their harmful effects. These chemicals are …
When it comes to grocery shopping, especially in your local supermarket, there is a heck of a lot of packaging involved. The UK creates tonnes of waste and considering we’re such a small country, it’s pretty crazy when you consider how much: The average UK household produces more than a tonne of waste every year! …
BPA (bisphenol-A) is a chemical often found in plastics, but lesser known is the fact that it can be found in a range of other objects, including tin cans. Widely used in plastic food packaging, BPA, also known as bisphenol-A, is also used in food and drinks cans as a sealant. Metal cans may corrode …
