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U.S. FDA changes position and warns about BPA

15 January 2010 -- Despite growing evidence to the contrary, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has long held that bisphenol A (BPA) - used to make the hard, clear plastic...

U.S. FDA changes position and warns about BPA

15 January 2010 -- Despite growing evidence to the contrary, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has long held that bisphenol A (BPA) - used to make the hard, clear plastic...

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Non-Plastic Toilet Brushes Exist and They are N...

27 June 2010 -- For those who thought that there was no such thing as a completely non-plastic toilet brush, Life Without Plastic brings to North America the completely natural, non-plastic, eco-friendly,...

Non-Plastic Toilet Brushes Exist and They are N...

27 June 2010 -- For those who thought that there was no such thing as a completely non-plastic toilet brush, Life Without Plastic brings to North America the completely natural, non-plastic, eco-friendly,...

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Ice Without Plastic!

19 July 2010 -- The long-awaited Sanctus Mundo ice cube tray is finally here! We know it's well-made and it has been tested to ensure it is safe and toxin-free. It's modelled after those aluminum...

Ice Without Plastic!

19 July 2010 -- The long-awaited Sanctus Mundo ice cube tray is finally here! We know it's well-made and it has been tested to ensure it is safe and toxin-free. It's modelled after those aluminum...

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Life Without Plastic Sponsoring a 5 Gyres South...

25 October, 2010 -- Plastic pollution in the oceans is a serious problem. It accumulates, degrades, absorbs and releases chemicals, and kills ocean wildlife. Did you know that approximately 80% of the...

Life Without Plastic Sponsoring a 5 Gyres South...

25 October, 2010 -- Plastic pollution in the oceans is a serious problem. It accumulates, degrades, absorbs and releases chemicals, and kills ocean wildlife. Did you know that approximately 80% of the...

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Babies put plastic in the mouth hundreds of tim...

21 November 2010 -- As the holiday season fast approaches, it is good to be reminded how much plastic is given and received, and especially destined for children and babies. Because...

Babies put plastic in the mouth hundreds of tim...

21 November 2010 -- As the holiday season fast approaches, it is good to be reminded how much plastic is given and received, and especially destined for children and babies. Because...

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Most Plastic Products Release Estrogenic Chemicals

11 March 2011 -- What we have long suspected - and one of the key reasons we began this company as a precautionary measure - is beginning to be confirmed.  Most plastics...

Most Plastic Products Release Estrogenic Chemicals

11 March 2011 -- What we have long suspected - and one of the key reasons we began this company as a precautionary measure - is beginning to be confirmed.  Most plastics...

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Food Packaging Increases Exposure to BPA and Ke...

30 March 2011 -- A groundbreaking peer-reviewed study by the Breast Cancer Fund (BCF) and the Silent Spring Institute (SSI) on the effects of plastic food packaging was announced today, and has been published in...

Food Packaging Increases Exposure to BPA and Ke...

30 March 2011 -- A groundbreaking peer-reviewed study by the Breast Cancer Fund (BCF) and the Silent Spring Institute (SSI) on the effects of plastic food packaging was announced today, and has been published in...

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Happy Earth Day! Do you have a toxic love for p...

22 April 2011 -- As we often say, we consider every day Earth Day. But it's a powerful thing to have one day of the year when Mother Earth is celebrated more...

Happy Earth Day! Do you have a toxic love for p...

22 April 2011 -- As we often say, we consider every day Earth Day. But it's a powerful thing to have one day of the year when Mother Earth is celebrated more...

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Plastic-Free Food Wrap Made of Beeswax

21 November 2012 -- Foster a new symbiotic relationship with the bees using this plastic-free re-usable food wrap made of a blend of cotton and hemp canvas impregnated with beeswax,...

Plastic-Free Food Wrap Made of Beeswax

21 November 2012 -- Foster a new symbiotic relationship with the bees using this plastic-free re-usable food wrap made of a blend of cotton and hemp canvas impregnated with beeswax,...

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Serious Health Effects From Synthetic Hormone D...

1 March 2013 -- A joint report by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) entitled, "State of the Science of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals - 2012" was released on February 19, 2013.  Endocrine...

Serious Health Effects From Synthetic Hormone D...

1 March 2013 -- A joint report by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) entitled, "State of the Science of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals - 2012" was released on February 19, 2013.  Endocrine...

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Plastic kills. Just ask the cows...

We're just back from India where Co-Owner Jay has three aunts and many cousins. It was a spicy, soothing and spiritual time visiting family in Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi.  We...

Plastic kills. Just ask the cows...

We're just back from India where Co-Owner Jay has three aunts and many cousins. It was a spicy, soothing and spiritual time visiting family in Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi.  We...

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Learning to Swim Without Plastic!

22 July 2013 -- Some who say we can't live a modern life without plastic will cite plastic's water-resistance properties as their main argument. It's true that is is hard...

Learning to Swim Without Plastic!

22 July 2013 -- Some who say we can't live a modern life without plastic will cite plastic's water-resistance properties as their main argument. It's true that is is hard...

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Bring A Frozen Desert to Work

14 October 2013 -- Now that Klean Kanteen has released two fantastic insulated stainless steelcanisters (8 oz and 16 oz) with stainless steel lids, you can bring ice cream to...

Bring A Frozen Desert to Work

14 October 2013 -- Now that Klean Kanteen has released two fantastic insulated stainless steelcanisters (8 oz and 16 oz) with stainless steel lids, you can bring ice cream to...

Cookies

Two ingredient cookie recipe...and container sa...

We recently discovered a scrumptious oatmeal cookie recipe that requires only 2 ingredients:  ripe bananas and oatmeal. No need for sugar, nor flour, just these 2 nutritious ingredients. We love...

Two ingredient cookie recipe...and container sa...

We recently discovered a scrumptious oatmeal cookie recipe that requires only 2 ingredients:  ripe bananas and oatmeal. No need for sugar, nor flour, just these 2 nutritious ingredients. We love...

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Wrap your presents without plastic tape - and d...

We have a number of new products in our line-up just in time for the holiday season, and this is one of our favorites:  the sleek and elegant "On A Roll"...

Wrap your presents without plastic tape - and d...

We have a number of new products in our line-up just in time for the holiday season, and this is one of our favorites:  the sleek and elegant "On A Roll"...

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Salad Without Plastic

We've not yet come across the right non-plastic salad spinner for our product line. There are sneaky ones out there touted as "stainless steel," but that's just on the exterior....

Salad Without Plastic

We've not yet come across the right non-plastic salad spinner for our product line. There are sneaky ones out there touted as "stainless steel," but that's just on the exterior....