Buried on page 404 in the 880-page “Families First” Coronavirus Response Act, is a series of new rules making it possible for the FDA to expedite sales of a sunscreen ingredient without requiring their manufacturer to prove that they are safe.
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The Republic of Palau Adopts the World’s Strictest National Sunscreen Standard
Apr 16, 2020
Palau is the first country in the world to ban all active sunscreen ingredients and preservatives known or suspected to be reef-toxic. In 2018, President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr., of the Republic of...
I created a hand sanitizer amidst COVID-19 and might have saved my company in the process
Mar 25, 2020
Two weeks ago, I was looking at a ton of canceled orders from the cruise lines and my growing stock of inventory to fulfill the anticipated demand. It was pretty scary watching our projections go...
FL Senate Chooses Corporations Over Coral: Florida Bans Sunscreen Bans
Mar 13, 2020
A year after Key West voted to ban the sale of toxic sunscreens that contain chemicals which are harmful to coral reefs and humans, the House voted 68-47 Tuesday to prohibit toxic sunscreen bans. The ordinance is set to go into place next year unless DeSantis signs the bill.
MSC Ocean Cay’s Marine Reserve Partners with Stream2Sea to provide reef safe sunscreens, protecting their coral reefs and their guests!
Mar 10, 2020
Stream2Sea is ecstatic to announce our new partnership with the largest cruise line and private island destination in the Caribbean, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
Between the Ocean and You: Freediving Ecoconsciously
Jun 17, 2019
If you’re spending time freediving this summer, don’t forget to do so ecoconsciously! Freediver or not, check out this blog for underwater tips and resources.
Ecoconscious Organizations We Love: Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Center
Apr 30, 2019
At Stream2Sea, we are excited to support any mission that has ocean protection and education at its heart. As you may already know, that is part of why we love partnering with our various nonprofit...
100 Dives of a Lifetime: 2 Divers on National Geographic Assignment, Countless Adventures & A Message of Sustainability
Mar 13, 2019
Interview with The Dive Travelers, they also talk about Stream2Sea Products they love to use on their adventures.
EcoConscious Gift Guide: Reduce Waste this Holiday Season!
Dec 10, 2018
With the busy times of the holiday season approaching, there are many opportunities to be more ecoconscious! We know you might be busy this time of year, so we’ve got some tips for you to reduce...
Taking Time for Gratitude: 7 Things We’re Grateful for This Year
Nov 15, 2018
This Thanksgiving—as always—we are grateful for all of the work being done around the world to generate positive environmental change. We would like to recognize some of the great folks in our...
Does Your Sunscreen Contribute to the Destruction of Coral Reefs?
Oct 26, 2015
If your sunscreen contains oxybenzone and parabens, they could be part of the problem. When the Washington Post and Time magazine both published articles warning about sunscreens killing coral...
Potential Effects of Body and Sun Care Products
May 17, 2015
Ingredients in Body Care Toothpaste. Soap. Lotion. Shampoo. Conditioner. Deodorant. Perfume or cologne. Make up. Sunscreen. The list is long, and more often than not, we don’t stop to think about...