Triclosan is used in hundreds of consumer products such as soaps, hand sanitizers, cosmetics, toys, plastics and textiles, is an antibacterial pesticide linked to numerous human health risks and environmental contamination. Studies have found triclosan in urine, breast milk and umbilical cord blood. It is detected in large concentrations in surface waters and wastewater treatment sludge, as well as in fish and earthworms. Triclosan is also an endocrine disruptor, interfering with thyroid hormones, estrogen and androgen receptors. It is also implicated in the rise of bacterial resistance, which can threaten the integrity of antibacterial and antibiotics in medical settings. For more information visit Beyond Pesticides. Source: AcresUSA, August 2010.
Archive for July, 2010
Triclosan Facts
Friday, July 30th, 2010August – Asian Longhorned Beetle Month
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Learn Something New!
Friday, July 16th, 2010With the summer doldrums upon us now is a great time to take advantage of the fact that the lawns aren’t growing and it’s not a good time for landscape installations and go out and learn something new. A couple of easy things to do for those interested in organic lawn care are to embark on a self study course, take in a seminar, or buy a book and go to the beach and read.
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Dormant, Not Dead Lawns
Friday, July 9th, 2010The triple digit temperatures experienced in the Northeast this past week have quickly turned many formerly green lawns into brown ones. High temperatures with the accompanying lack of rainfall over the past couple months also has many municipalities contemplating if not already implementing outdoor watering bans.