VIA treehugger.com
Nalgene, the company that became the generic name for polycarbonate bottles, has thrown in the towel on Bisphenol A. "Based on all available scientific evidence, we continue to believe that Nalgene products containing BPA are safe for their intended use," Steven Silverman, the general manager of the Nalgene unit, said in a statement. "However, our customers indicated they preferred BPA-free alternatives, and we acted in response to those concerns." Go customers! The government can sit on it's butt but when Wal-Mart talks, companies listen. Nalgene will make Eastman Chemicals very happy....