Resources
The Benefits of Integrating Mindfulness into your work life, by Mark Lesser
The many possible benefits of integrating mindfulness at work include: increased creativity improved listening and communication skills enhanced problem-solving skills steadfast integrity and deeper,…
BPA found on dollar bills
The Washington Toxics Coalition tested cash register receipts and dollar bills for BPA.
BPA absorption from cash register receipts after hand sanitizer
This study by Hormann et al, published in the journal PLOS ONE, showed that holding thermal receipt paper and eating food after using hand sanitizer results in high serum (blood) bioactive and urine t…
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) classification of five common pesticides, including glyphosate
See this short summary of the IARC’s classification of five commonly-used pesticides. Glyphosate, malathion, and diazinon were classified as probably carcinogenic to humans, Group 2A.
A report on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in food and food-packaging materials
This long report, from the Center for Food Safety in Hong Kong, details the presence of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in food and in food packaging material, such as cling wrap.
“Obesogens” in our environment: chemicals that can make us fat
This study by Wendee Holtcamp, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, surveys environmental chemicals that can contribute to obesity. Obesity is rising steadily around the world.
BPA stimulates inflammatory breast cancer cells
BPA was found to stimulate growth of inflammatory breast cancer cells. It also lowers the effectiveness of a targeted anti-cancer drug for inflammatory breast cancer, lapatinib (or Tykerb).
Summary of concerns about EDCs, from the world health organization and the UN
To get a good summary of the concerns around EDCs (endocrine disrupting chemicals), see this fact sheet put out by the UN Environmental Programme and the World Health Organization.
All about PERC (used in dry cleaning)
This long monograph put out by the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) will tell you everything you might want to know about PERC.
The impact of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) on indoor air quality
See this EPA report to learn more about the impact of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) on indoor air quality. VOCs are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids.
A report on endocrine disrupting chemicals by the Endocrine Society
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that mimic, block, or interfere with hormones in the body’s endocrine system.
The Health Risks of Radon
See this EPA report on the health risks of radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. More on radon from the American Lung Association.
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