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Study Says Drug Manufacturing Facilities are Source of Drugs in Drinking Water

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technicians collect a stream sample from Hallocks Mill Brook downstream of the outfall of one of the wastewater treatment plants investigated. Photo courtesy of USGS. Guest bloggers Andrea Donsky and Randy Boyer are co-founders of NaturallySavvy.com . A five-year study conducted by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) researchers has found that pharmaceutical manufact… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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DBA’s 98% Biodegradable Pen (Made From Potatoes)

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Image: DBA When you realize how amazing it is when little things add up, look no further than your pen. Conventional pens are often mass produced with non-recyclable, petroleum-based materials, filled with inks that contain toxic chemicals and blister-packed in non-recyclable PVC packaging. It’s a recipe that means these small but major candidates are seriously plugging up our landfills when you multiply these factors millions of times over. That’s why we can appreciate DBA’s 98 Pen, which is not only 98% biodegradable but is also eco-friendly from its manufacture to its packaging. Take a look at some of these staggering pen statistics: … Read the full story on TreeHugger