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	<description>Avoiding Toxic Chemicals Just Got a Lot Easier: BPA, PVC, Phthalates, Flame Retardants and Lead</description>
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		<title>What is Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene (SEBS) and is it Safe?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:40:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s becoming more common to see Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene (SEBS) used as a substitute for PVC in toys.  But the question is whether it&#8217;s a safer replacement or not . . . What is SEBS? SEBS is actually a form of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) with styrene added.  Green Peace lists SEBS as an acceptable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are FoodSaver and Seal-a-Meal Bags Safe?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:59:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today we&#8217;re tackling another great suggestion submitted by one of our readers:  what type of plastic are FoodSaver and Seal-a-Meal vacuum bags made from and is it safe? We spoke with Jarden Consumer Solutions, who happens to make both products, and confirmed that all of their 5 ply vacuum bags are made from poly nylon [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learn How to Do Your Own Research in Our Free Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alicia</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Using Recycling Codes as a Guide]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How in the world do you choose safer products from thousands of untested, unlabeled and unhealthy options sitting on the shelves of your local store? It seems like a full time job to keep your family safe sometimes.  Our family team has spent the last five years researching toxic plastic alternatives, so we&#8217;ve learned the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do BPA-free Canned or Jarred Tomatoes Exist?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:26:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alicia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[UPDATE 1/20/11 (see below) Is it possible to enjoy pre-prepared tomatoes without BPA? So far we&#8217;ve come up empty-handed in searching for BPA-free tomatoes.  In fact, Eden Organic is the only company currently using a BPA-free lining for their any canned foods in the U.S. &#8211; and even they haven&#8217;t quite perfected a sturdy enough [...]]]></description>
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		<title>We&#8217;re Listening: Tell Us What You Need for a Healthier 2010</title>
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		<dc:creator>Alicia</dc:creator>
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