May 3, 2023Center for Environmental HealthChemical Industry, Plastics
Tackling the global issue of the overwhelming volume of plastic waste and the adverse health impacts from plastic pipes in water systems, CEH released an update to its landmark report into Polyvinyl chloride, or PVCs, a dangerous and volatile compound.
Feb 26, 2021Because Health
As spring approaches, you may be thinking of upgrading your rain gear before the rainy season hits. Most rain gear can contain harmful chemicals like PFC/PFAS or PVC, which is not something you want on your body. PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is a common plastic that is...
Feb 26, 2021Because Health
For most people, the arrival of spring also means the arrival of the rainy season. And if you have kids, and are having an increased number of outdoor playdates due to covid, you probably need to stock up on some new rain gear. Remember, there’s no bad weather,...
Feb 25, 2021Because Health
Spring is right around the corner, which means so is the rain! If you have kids, chances are you need to stock up on some new rain boots (how do kids grow so quickly?!). But a lot of rain boots you’d find in stores often are made with harmful chemicals like PVC...
Jan 6, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Yoga is the perfect way to destress while still giving your body a good workout. It’s as beneficial for the mind as it is for the body! Plus, it doesn’t hurt that you don’t have to leave the house to practice it. But while yoga might be good for your...
Aug 30, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Fashion Week is right around the corner, and one trend we don’t want to see on the runway is PVC. In recent years, PVC has made its way into the fashion world through trendy see-through bags or rain coats.What is PVC Polyvinyl chloride (AKA PVC or vinyl) is a...
Apr 30, 2019Because Health
Wall decals are the perfect decorating solution for nurseries, kids rooms, renters, dorm dwellers, or basically anyone who is a commitment-phobe. There are endless designs that can add just the pop you need, and they are easy to remove for when you want to change it...
Nov 7, 2018Ruben DiazChemical Industry, Children's Health, Laws & Regulations
Center for Environmental Health Publishes “Our Health, PVC, and Critical Infrastructure” Oakland, CA – The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) today released a new report examining the impact of plastic PVC pipes on human health and the environment. “Our Health,...
Nov 6, 2007Ruben DiazUncategorized
November 6, 2007
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Nov 30, 1999jmilesUncategorized
Chris Rauber, SF Business Times A batch of large national and international employers — including Bay Area giants such as Hewlett-Packard, Kaiser Permanente, Microsoft and Catholic Healthcare West — are phasing out PVC plastics from their operations,...
