Word: polyvinyls
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...much, they certainly might care about the harm to themselves and their families from homebuilding materials that emit toxic chemicals into the air of their nice living rooms. Could it be that one reason those women on Desperate Housewives are so desperate is that their houses are full of polyvinyl chlorides? You might suspect there's even worse stuff in their breast implants, but still...
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...what's the parent of a squirmy, toe-curling toddler to do? Preschoolians shoes look like ordinary children's footwear except for one thing: they have see-through bottoms to help ensure proper fit. Like the rest of the sole, the viewing window is made of durable polyvinyl acetate (think kickballs and teething rings), and the parts are heat fused to prevent cracks or splits. Your child may still trip over his own feet now and then, and let's face it, a hammertoe is often hereditary. At least you'll know you did all you could. INVENTOR Jeff Silverman...
Variously described as understated and elusive, Watanabe nevertheless hasn't shied away from making bold, even shocking, statements on the runway. He famously bucked the minimalist lockstep of the mid-'90s to unleash a collection of clothing made of candy-colored polyvinyl chloride...
...materials. McDonald's, which has had a relationship with the advocacy group Environmental Defense for 13 years, this year stopped buying chicken treated with Cipro-like antibiotics. And, yes, Nike has begun stripping toxins from its shoes, which makes McDonough happy. You can now buy baseball cleats free of polyvinyl chloride...