Safer receipt paper from wood

EPFL researchers have developed formulations for the kind of paper used in cash receipts or shipping tags using wood-based ...

Scientists invent new paper receipts free of cancer-linked ‘forever chemicals’

BPA and BPS are known endocrine disruptors that mimic estrogen and can upset hormonal balance. When you handle a receipt, ...
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That receipt in your wallet may disrupt hormones — a safer alternative could be emerging

The biggest difference emerged in biological testing. The lignin-based developers triggered estrogen-like responses at levels ...