Scientists have been studying pollutants in air, water and on land for decades. Now they're studying pollution in people, and the findings are troubling. From the moment of conception to the end of life, our bodies play host to a myriad of industrial chemicals that cross into our bloodstream through our skin, gut, or lungs. They are consumer product ingredients, or pollutants in air, water and food. They are fire retardants, grease-proof coatings, plasticizers, and solvents. They are our personal body burden of pollution.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) website reports results from the most comprehensive studies ever conducted on multiple chemical contaminants in humans. Since 2000 the EWG has spearheaded six studies finding 455 industrial pollutants, pesticides and other chemicals in blood, urine, and breast milk in 72 people altogether, from newborns and grandparents to mothers and teens. The EWG had found that pollution of the human body begins before birth, in complex combinations of chemicals never tested for safety.
For a summary of all EWG body burden studies - 455 chemicals, 72 people, 6 studies.
We make mention that the EWG is an American based organisation therefore their studies are conducted in the USA, however we strongly believe their studies are of value to people worldwide. We welcome your feedback on Australia based studies you may be aware of.
If you know someone who could be interested in this information, you have my permission to pass it on. I'm Keeta Gibson from http://www.nontoxiclife.com.au/, your online eco-store for biodegradable, compostable and earthwise, environmentally friendly products.
Apr 13, 2009
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