ASK A SCIENTIST
Do you ever wonder about various aspects of plastics and plastic pollution? Our science director, Trisha Vaidyanathan, Ph.D., is here to shed some light on these questions in her monthly column, “Ask a Scientist.”
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Can Avoiding Plastic for One Week Reduce the Level of Toxic Chemicals in Your Body?
A new scientific study published in Nature Medicine found that just seven days of living with less plastic significantly reduced levels of chemicals used to make plastics in our bodies. Learn more.
Why Do We Need to Take Extra Precautions to Protect Children?
Children are uniquely vulnerable to toxic chemical exposures for a number of reasons. Find out what they are and why it’s critical to take extra precautions to protect their development and health.
Why Does Black Plastic Pose a Bigger Risk Than Other Colors?
Why do scientists specifically suggest getting rid of BLACK plastic utensils and items in your kitchen? Find out why black colored plastics pose a bigger risk than other colored plastics, in general.