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The new wave of pollutants is hard to see, but can be just as dangerous or even more dangerous than the belching smokestacks and grime of days past. Some of the most dangerous pollutants, it turns out, come from commonplace items in our homes and workplaces shampoos and toothpaste, carpets and childrens toys. To prove this point, authors and leading environmentalists rick smith and bruce. The bulk of slow death by rubber duck is seven case studies regarding phthalates, pcbs, mercury, antibacterial products, pesticides and, yes, teflon on pans and bpa in plastics. Guest blogger anastasia khoo is a former greenpeace employee. Slow death by rubber duck free pdf best science and technology books 2017, slow death by rubber duck exposes the extent to which we are safer alternatives, so ask stores or manufacturers to identify pbdefree. Slow death by rubber duck is an important book and definitely goes on my list of the top ten books any health conscious individual should read. The secret danger of everyday things read download free book, download pdf slow death by rubber duck. In plain language, the authors showcase information in an easy to understand way that is accessible to all. Its a thoughtful look at how pollution has shifted. Slow death by rubber duck the secret danger of everyday things. Commercial and financial chronicle, june 3, 1876, vol.
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