BPA

Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?

11:35am December 18, 2024

Plastic particles are found in our organs, blood and even semen. But do they stay in us forever? What damage are they doing? Here are six questions scientists are trying to answer.

A government research project to assess the safety of BPA is beginning to show results.

Government Study Of BPA Backs Its Safety, But Doesn't Settle Debate

6:15pm September 13, 2018

by Jon Hamilton

The plastic additive BPA got a clean bill of health in a two-year government study involving thousands of rats. But scientists worried about BPA's risks say the study has flaws.

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Bottles of mineral water. A recent government report has found that, in rats, BPA is not shown to be dangerous to health.

Plastic Additive BPA Not Much Of A Threat, Government Study Finds

8:19pm February 23, 2018

by Jon Hamilton

Many consumers avoid plastic products containing the chemical BPA, but a large study of rats suggests those water bottles and food cans are safe.

Manufacturers are not required to disclose if BPA, or other similar compounds, are used in their packaging.

Health & Safety

Which Items In Our Kitchens Contain BPA?

7:00am October 06, 2017

by Natalie Jacewicz

Manufacturers are not required to disclose whether products contain BPA, which makes it hard to know which kitchen plastics include the additive — or other functionally identical compounds.

Eastman Chemical went a step beyond calling Tritan plastic BPA-free, setting off a legal challenge.

Health & Safety

Beyond BPA: Court Battle Reveals A Shift In Debate Over Plastic Safety

4:56pm February 17, 2015

by Jon Hamilton

In 2007, a plastic called Tritan became a hit, partly because it was free of the chemical BPA. Then a competitor began suggesting that Tritan products contained other chemicals that act like estrogen.

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