California banned the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles and sippy cups in 2013 after scientists discovered it could potentially disrupt human hormones. Researchers also found that trace amounts ...

Consumers who switched from polycarbonate-plastic water bottles to metal ones in hopes of avoiding the risk that bisphenol A will leach into their beverages aren’t necessarily any better off, a new ...

Talk about unintended consequences. A compound called BPA is being phased out of plastic packaging due to fears it may disrupt our hormones – but a replacement for it may be just as harmful. BPA, or ...

The identification of polymeric hardening agents has resulted in unexpected consequences for humanity. Compared to other modalities, plastic containers have low initial costs and may be formed into ...

Sometimes carrying a bulky reusable water bottle can become a bit of a hardship, so wouldn’t it be nice if you could fold that eco-friendly container flat up once you’ve consumed its contents? Meet ...

As part of a laboratory experiment, Rebecca Holmes examined water bottles that had been acquired from abroad expecting to find bisphenol A (BPA), a human-made component commonly found in polycarbonate ...

Scientists have found that stainless steel- and/or co-polyester lined-aluminum bottles did not release BPA; however, aluminum bottles lined with epoxy-based resins still resulted in BPA contamination ...

If you're interested in getting rid of bisphenol-A containing polycarbonate bottles or cups for either yourself or your kids (little bodies are the biggest concern), ZRecs has a few resources you ...