Monthly Archives: September 2009

National “Drink Rum from your Hydro Flask Day”! Continue reading →

Ron Farmer is a speed freak. When his knees failed at 52 years old, he quit running marathons and began racing cars. Ten years later, he is headed to Ohio to drive his Corvette in the National Auto Sport Association’s … Continue reading →

Some flip-flops, sandals, clogs, and rubber shoes recently tested in the Philippines have shown high concentrations of chemicals that are harmful to human health and the environment, an investigation by a Swedish environmental group revealed. “We have found frightening concentrations … Continue reading →

An emotionally charged battle is expected to come to a head today (Wednesday) when the California Assembly votes on banning the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles, sippy cups, and containers of infant formula and baby food. The chemical, … Continue reading →

The press release that fell into our inbox on Thursday left no room for interpretation: “Patagonia Terminates Relationship With SIGG Water Bottles,” the headline screamed. Today, the ethical activewear label formally ceases all co-branding and co-marketing efforts with the beleaguered … Continue reading →

Trouble continues to mount for the metal reusable water bottle maker SIGG Inc. with outdoor gear company Patagonia announcing Tuesday an end to a co- branding partnership that brought together two iconic companies linking health- conscious consumerism with environmentalism. “They … Continue reading →

Humans are putting the brakes on the next ice age, according to the most extensive study to date on Arctic climate change. The Arctic is now warmer than it’s been in the past 2,000 years a trend that is reversing a … Continue reading →

Despite claims by a Swiss company that their old aluminum bottles do not leach bisphenol A, a leading expert says his tests show they do release the gender-bending chemical. University of Missouri biology professor Frederick Vom Saal said a company-sponsored … Continue reading →