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“Cosmetics products and ingredients are not subject to FDA premarket approval authority, with the exception of color additives…[the] FDA cannot require companies to do safety testing of their cosmetics before marketing.” (FDA website).

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Before chucking those plastics into the recycling bin, make sure you’ve first taken these steps.

Before The Bin:

1.) Check with your local recycling authority to find out which plastics are accepted (recycling codes/resin identification numbers 1-7). You can find this information online or by calling 1-800-Cleanup for state recycling information. What is or is not accepted depends on demand for that specific resin type in the area.

2.) Sort your plastics. Resin indentification numbers… Continue

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The Rundown:

What: Born Free Drinking Cup for 9 months+ (volume: 9oz-290ml)

Price: $10.99 through the Born Free website

Materials: PES (Polymer), Polypropylene and silicone

What Makes it Green: The Polypropylene container is both recyclable and a safe alternative to potentially hazardous BPA leaching containers. Because it transitions, it mini… Continue