Dive summary:
- A new study conducted by Cheminfo Services Inc. found that between 44% and 68% of the BPA consumed in Canada in 2010 was destroyed in the use of products, 24% to 43% went into landfills, and less than 14% was released, recycled, incinerated or found its way into sludge.
- The study focused on a range of products which contain BPA including brake fluids, tires and cleaning products, however, Cheminfo cautions that more research still needs to be done.
- The $44,000 study received praise from groups such as Environmental Defence, though many environmental groups are still pushing for the elimination of BPA in household products.
From the article:
Most of the toxic Bisphenol A contained in products Canadians use every day is either destroyed or winds up in landfills, says a new study for Environment Canada.
The finding helps to allay concerns that BPA, which mimics the hormone estrogen, persists for long periods in the environment - but critics say the study should not stall efforts to eliminate the chemical altogether. ...
