Comments on: Rubber Duckies Cause Lower Sperm Count

By: Hospira Slices into Plastic Medical Waste with New IV Bags – CleanTechnica: Cleantech innovation news and views

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:27:51 +0000

[...] On top of its contribution toward a more sustainable waste stream from hospitals, VisIV is also made without DEHP, a plasticiser which belongs to the now-notorious phthalates group. It is (or was) commonly used in medical devices but groups such as the American Academey of Pediatrics are now advising DEHP-free products. VisIV is also made without polyvinyl chloride (PVC), another common plastic that has fallen into disfavor. With the medical industry lining up behind safer plastics, it would seem that the days are numbered for the use of harmful plastics in many other common products, including plastic shower curtains and even rubber duckies. [...]

By: casa

casa — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:28:09 +0000

Great post! I used it as a starting point for my own upcoming post on the environmental blog Super Eco. That’s also a really fascinating and serendipitous photo you found of the rubber ducky reflection.

By: Meat Makes Groggy Sperm : Eco Child’s Play

Meat Makes Groggy Sperm : Eco Child’s Play — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:37:34 +0000

[...] sperm count have been linked to phthalate exposure. Just one more reason to reach for the organic skincare products and avoid certain [...]

By: Phthalates Out. And the New Chemicals in Toys Are…? : Eco Child’s Play

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:36:08 +0000

[...] are out of kiddie plastic now. Don’t worry; you can still find the endocrine-disruptor in your makeup and shower curtains and pretty much anything that includes the term [...]

By: Could “Liquid Wood” Replace Plastic? : Eco Child’s Play

Could “Liquid Wood” Replace Plastic? : Eco Child’s Play — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:00:42 +0000

[...] about the plastic “soup” floating across the Pacific. You’re well-versed in the phthalates problem. You avoid bisphenol-A. You even try to avoid plastic overall as to lessen your consumption of [...]

By: Blenders and Food Processors: Potential Sources of BPA and Phthalates : Eco Child’s Play

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:54:43 +0000

[...] In a effort to limit my family’s exposure to BPA and phthalates, I’ve tossed all those freebie plastic water bottles and replaced them with aluminum Sigg bottles. I banned questionable toys. I store and heat my leftovers in glass containers. I took down our cheap plastic shower curtain and put up a fabric one. I even got rid of the rubber ducky. [...]

By: John

John — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:01:37 +0000

Interesting article. I am just waiting for the conclusive evidence that will show that these plastics are bad for you — so we can put the arguments to rest.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:30:37 +0000