<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for Umbra on eco-friendly birth control]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by robino http://www.grist.org/article/umbra-contraceptive/ Sat, 27 Jan 2007 01:59:08 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/umbra-contraceptive/1 biodegradeable?

Im no materials scientist....but why not make condoms out of biodegradeable plastic? Seems a no brainer to me!

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Im no materials scientist....but why not make condoms out of biodegradeable plastic? Seems a no brainer to me!

]]> Comment #2 by montreal eye http://www.grist.org/article/umbra-contraceptive/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:14:56 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/umbra-contraceptive/2 environmentally safe form of birth control

Get the book "taking charge of your fertility" and following simple steps of self observation you will be able to predict your fertility... every woman should read it!
it is SO easy!

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Get the book "taking charge of your fertility" and following simple steps of self observation you will be able to predict your fertility... every woman should read it!
it is SO easy!

]]> Comment #3 by savweb http://www.grist.org/article/umbra-contraceptive/ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:55:06 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/umbra-contraceptive/3 Biodegradable condoms

Latex condoms are made mainly from latex with added stabilizers, preservatives and vulcanizing (hardening) agents. Latex is a natural substance made form rubber trees, but because of the added ingredients most latex condoms are not biodegradable.
Biodegradable condoms are available from some manufacturers like Naturalamb condoms. Made out of the lamb's intestinal membrane, they are effective against pregnancy but should not be relied upon to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV.
Nevertheless everyone should follow the rules of utilizing condoms: do not flush condoms down the toilet and recycle these plastic items along with soda bottles and such.

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Latex condoms are made mainly from latex with added stabilizers, preservatives and vulcanizing (hardening) agents. Latex is a natural substance made form rubber trees, but because of the added ingredients most latex condoms are not biodegradable.
Biodegradable condoms are available from some manufacturers like Naturalamb condoms. Made out of the lamb's intestinal membrane, they are effective against pregnancy but should not be relied upon to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV.
Nevertheless everyone should follow the rules of utilizing condoms: do not flush condoms down the toilet and recycle these plastic items along with soda bottles and such.

]]> Comment #4 by eutopianow http://www.grist.org/article/umbra-contraceptive/ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:41:52 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/umbra-contraceptive/4 Degradable Condom

Can someone make a condom that degrades in compost AND water? Here is a possible step in the right direction: http://www.physorg.com/news94209731.html

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Can someone make a condom that degrades in compost AND water? Here is a possible step in the right direction: http://www.physorg.com/news94209731.html

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