How Polyester Underwear Can Harm Your Health
Polyester is a synthetic fabric that is made from petroleum. It is a common choice for clothing, including underwear, because it is durable, wrinkle-resistant, and easy to care for. However, polyes...
Everyday items cause a build-up of microplastics in the lungs and body
The rise in plastic pollution is widely seen as an environmental emergency, but researchers are beginning to worry the pollutants may harm human cells too. Earlier this year, the toxins were discov...
Formaldehyde causes cancer (and it's in most clothing)
Formaldehyde causes leukemia, according to EPA assessment suppressed by government officials. It’s been confirmed for some time that Formaldehyde is toxic to humans and short term exposure can caus...
What are EDCs and Why They Pose a Threat to Public Health
Perhaps the most egregiously understated threat to widespread public health is that of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) on the human hormone system. There’s no way to really measure how common...
Falling sperm counts that threaten human survival linked to chemical exposure
Falling sperm counts and changes to sexual development are “threatening human survival” and leading to a fertility crisis. And chemicals like plastic and pesticides are to blame, which are found al...
The reason that we started Opok was because we learned that these synthetic materials can be detrimental to our health, let alone devastate our environment. We have heard feedback that people are u...