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Spring Cleaning? Use This Checklist to Improve Indoor Air Quality & Actually...
Doesn’t it feel so good to refresh and reset your home when the weather warms up? Spring cleaning gives me a mental refresh, too! But what we clean our homes with matters because a lot of conventional...
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Looking for Non-Toxic Swimwear? I Found Organic, PFAS-Free, & Low-Plastic...
There’s no shortage of super cute, high-quality swimwear made from recycled materials. Many brands use ECONYL, which is a regenerated nylon fiber sourced from discarded fishing nets and other waste...
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6 PFAS-Free, Non-Toxic Outdoor Furniture Brands That Can Actually Weather the...
Let me just get the bad news out of the way right off the bat: when it comes to non-toxic outdoor furniture, there isn’t really a perfect solution. There are very few outdoor furniture brands that...
View ArticleTitanium Dioxide: The Controversial Ingredient in Food, Makeup, and More
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Safe for Sipping: The Best Garden Hoses That Won’t Leach Toxic Chemicals
Whether you’re topping off the kiddie pool or watering your vegetable garden, it’s worth asking: what could your garden hose be leaching into that water? Turns out, it’s a good question—many standard...
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Best Non-Toxic Popsicle Molds to Beat the Heat This Summer
Popsicles are a go-to summer treat for kids and adults alike—with endless flavor combos, fun colors, and creative shapes to try. But just like with water bottles and food containers, it’s worth paying...
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Most Lawns Are Bad for the Environment. Here’s How to Fix Yours.
Keeping our lawns safe for kids, pets, and ourselves is a no-brainer—but it’s just as important to consider how our choices affect pollinators, soil health, waterways, and the broader environment. In...
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Plastic Flip-Flops Are Out. Natural & Non-Toxic Sandals Are In.
In a Nutshell: Sandals & flip flops made from recycled material may be slightly better for the planet, but they can still contain traces of toxins such as phthalates. Plus, they can shed...
View ArticleBerkey Water Filters, EPA Lawsuit, and the Birth of BOROUX
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I Visited Plaine Products HQ. Here’s My Review of This Low-Tox, Refillable...
I’ve worked in this sustainable, low-tox world for a long time now, which means I’ve looked at and tried hundreds if not thousands of brands. As I’ve said before, there aren’t that many brands that...
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Looking for Organic Clothing? I’ve Got a Huge List of Natural & Non-Toxic...
It’s funny: I’ve been working in the world of sustainability and wellness for about a decade now, and it’s like only in the past year or so has everyone started realizing that most of our clothing is...
View ArticleDoes OEKO-TEX® REALLY Mean “Toxin-Free”? (Not Exactly. Here’s Why.)
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Here’s the Mattress I Chose for My Non-Toxic Bedroom. (+ My Full Review)
I guess for me, new mattresses are like new music albums. Sometimes it takes me a few listens through a new album to fall in love with it (even if it’s by one of my favorite artists). I don’t always...
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Meet My Dream Minimalistic, Non-Toxic Bed Frame
If you’re trying to make your bedroom a healthier place to sleep, switching to a natural and non-toxic bed frame can be “foundational.” (See what I did there? 😆) When I was putting together my new...
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These Are My Favorite Non-Toxic & Natural Hand Soap Brands
You’d think hand soap would be pretty straightforward, right? Just wash, rinse, done. But like so many everyday products, a lot of conventional hand soaps are formulated with synthetic fragrance,...
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“Clean” Up Your Shower Routine with These Non-Toxic & Natural Body Wash Picks
A lot of people are learning more about hormone disruptors and carcinogens in personal care products, which means you’re not the only one trying to “clean up” their shower routine! Whether you’re just...
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This One Simple Beach Swap Keeps You (and the Planet) Safer
In a Nutshell: Beach towels made with recycled plastic shed microplastics that are bad for humans, animals, and the overall environment. The best natural fabrics for a sustainable beach towel (that...
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Turns Out, Finding a Non-Toxic Kiddie Pool Is Hard. But Here Are the Safest...
Finding a truly non-toxic kiddie pool isn’t easy. Most of them are still made with PVC, a plastic loaded with questionable chemicals. The good news? There are safer options out there. I’ve done the...
View ArticleNSF/ANSI Water Filter Certifications Are Confusing. Let’s Clear Things Up.
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View ArticleIs the “Clean at Sephora” Label Just Greenwashing? Let’s Break It Down.
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