Phthalates

Read this article about the fact that phthalates are found in the earbuds shipped with iPhone and iPods around the world.

Phthalates are esters and are commonly added to plastics to increase their flexibility. Experiments involving the exposure of rodents to phthalates have been conducted and high levels of exposure has been shown to cause hormornal changes, causing birth defects.

It has also been known to interfere with reproductive organs, especially for males.

These earbuds are not that fantastic anyway. In fact, they are plain bad.

So for the sake of future generations and your ears, please dump these earbuds for a proper pair of earphones.