Posts tagged human health effects
Catch of the Day: Fish with a Side of Plastic Debris and Textile Fibers
Catch of the Day: Fish with a Side of Plastic Debris and Textile Fibers

Scientists studying fish and shellfish sold for human consumption in Indonesian and American fish markets found the presence of man-made debris.

Read More
EnvironmentJames Edeman-made debris, fish markets, Vireo Advisors, Catch of the day, Fish with a Side of Plastic Debris and Textile Fibers, USA, Indonesia, plastic contamination, waste management techniques, human health effects, FTIR or Raman Spectroscopy, textiles, shellfishComment
Flame Retardants Are Not All Created Equal  
Flame Retardants Are Not All Created Equal  

Here we discuss what exactly flame retardant chemicals are, why they are used in some classes of consumer products, and why blanket bans on such a diverse group of chemicals, such as the recent ban passed in Maine, is a bad idea when trying to protect consumers.

Read More
Environment, Policy, RegulationJames EdeVireo Advisors, James Ede, Flame Retardants Ban, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Maine, fire protection, polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), organohalogens, human health effects, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), potential neurotoxic effects in humansComment