Introduced by actor and environmentalist Ted Danson, the documentary film We’re All Plastic People Now investigates the hidden story of plastic and its effects on human health. In an era of throw-away ease, convenience has cost us our well-being. We’re … Read More
Most people do not realize that all laundry detergent pods (and a newer format, dissolvable sheets), are made from a petroleum-based plastic called Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA or PVOH). While this film dissolves, it does not disappear or readily biodegrade. Research … Read More
Plastic can break down into smaller pieces, but it never goes away. With bold action, we can turn off the tap on plastic pollution today. January 5, 2024. By Mara Shulman Even though my children no longer play with toys, … Read More
Plant-based food blogger Marla Felcher has created The 14-Day Greener Plate Challenge, a free, low-lift, online campaign to help us along a sustainable eating journey. From February 9-23, the campaign will educate participants in a fun, engaging way, about the … Read More
According to a study published this week by researchers at Columbia and Rutgers Universities and published in the journal The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, popular brands of bottled water tested contain hundreds of thousands of tiny bits … Read More
The continuing PFAS contamination crisis means that an estimated 200 million Americans across 2,800 communities may have water that contains unhealthy levels of these harmful “forever chemicals.” A home water filter can be a fantastic way to reduce the levels … Read More
The New England Aquarium Gift Shop sells plush stuffed animals, plastic toys and other single-use plastic items which are marketed to families with children. The sale of these products violates the very mission of the aquarium: New England Aquarium is … Read More
Dr. Phil Landrigan is a Newton resident and a leading global public health expert, scientist and pediatrician specializing in pollution and children’s health. When he learned that city councilors are considering Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s request to fund artificial turf on … Read More
Toxic chemicals shouldn’t be in things children use every day. But they are. Children’s products can contain harmful chemicals like lead, cadmium, PFAS, asbestos, phthalates, bisphenols, and more. There is a solution! An Act for Toxic Free Kids (S175/H318) will … Read More
As daylight wanes and we head towards winter, it’s time to make sure you ride with bike lights. New for 2023, Massachusetts law now requires both a front white light and a rear red light and reflector at night. It’s … Read More
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