Many Americans, with the start of the New Year, will resolve to cut back on fast food to avoid an overload of fat and calories. Yet, there is another reason to resist the temptation to indulge in fast food. The greaseproof packaging holding your burger and fries may contain potentially harmful fluorinated chemicals that can leach into food, according to a new study by Silent Spring Institute. Read more
NEWS
What's Inside You?
In December, we launched Detox Me™ Action Kit, our new crowdsourced biomonitoring study on exposure to common household toxics. The campaign was a great success. Thanks to all your support, we more than doubled our goal! If you still would like to participate, but missed the deadline on Indiegogo, you can sign up on our website.
TIPS FOR HEALTHIER LIVING
Beat the Wrap
Food packaging can leach a variety of hormone-disrupting chemicals into food. Common chemicals in packaging include BPA (or BPA substitutes), phthalates, and highly fluorinated compounds. Considercooking more meals at home with fresh ingredients. For more tips on reducing your exposures, download Silent Spring's free mobile app Detox Me.
DID YOU KNOW?
Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals in products such as pesticides, toys, makeup, food packaging and detergents costs the U.S. more than $340 billion annually due to health care costs and lost wages.
