By Theodora Filis Some of the world's largest food companies removed the chemical Bisphenol A (also known as BPA) from packaging, amid growing concerns it causes a wide range of human illnesses including heart disease and breast cancer. Nestlé, the world's largest food manufacturer, said it will stop putting BPA into US products by 2013. Heinz is removing BPA from baby food in the UK. General Mills has already removed BPA from its Muir Glen tomato range, and Campbell Soups says it has done "hundreds" of tests exploring alternatives. Coca-Cola, declined to disclose a timetable for its withdrawal, saying that BPA is safe. BPA, is an estrogen-mimicking chemical found in food and drink that toughens the packaging of many tins, glass jars, and plastic bottles, and the casings of electronic gadgets such as TVs, mobile phones, and laptop computers. Some scientists claim BPA is an endocrine disruptor that affects hormones and could be causing breast and prostate c
It is imperative we all pay attention to the impact of our collective and personal actions on the environment. During the next decade, our global community will be unable to deal effectively with the formidable environmental challenges posed by decades of environmental mismanagement. There are many environmental issues I write about in this blog, some will scare you, and it is my hope, these articles will give you a reason to question and search for answers.