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Eat Less Plastic With These Non-Toxic Food Storage Containers
Trying to decrease your exposure to microplastics? Switching to plastic-free food storage is one of the best ways to do that. Microplastics and plastic constituents like BPA can leach out of plastic...
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9 Non-Toxic Beeswax Candles for a More Natural Home Ambiance
Switching from paraffin-based wax to beeswax is a small but noteworthy swap toward a more natural and less toxic home environment. In this guide, I’ll give you my favorite brands making non-toxic...
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Minimize Microplastics With These Non-Toxic, Plastic-Free Toothbrushes
The majority of toothbrushes on the market are made of plastic, which means that every time we brush our teeth, we’re exposing ourselves to potentially-harmful microplastics. I’m not going to lie:...
View ArticleIs Public Goods Worth It? I Took a Deep Dive Into Their Ingredients
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Sweater Swap-Out: 14 Non-Toxic & Organic Brands for a Healthier Winter Wardrobe
Switching to an organic and low-tox wardrobe is a journey that takes time. Opting for non-toxic and organic clothing is essential for individuals with allergies and sensitive skin, but given the...
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Cozy Up! 10+ Brands for Organic & Non-Toxic Sweats for the Whole Family
I’ve written repeatedly about toxic chemicals in clothing, from BPA and phthalates, to azo dyes and more. When it comes to some wardrobe categories (like activewear, for example), it can be difficult...
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My 6 Favorite Natural & Non-Toxic Fall Candles (Hello, Pumpkin Spice!)
If you’re looking for eco-friendly and non-toxic fall candles, you came to the right place. The leaves are changing color, the temperature is dropping, and the pumpkin-flavored-everything is hitting...
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Candy Conundrum? Balance Fun and Health This Halloween with These Organic Brands
Generally, candies and snacks that are made from organic, natural, and ethically-sourced ingredients are healthier options for both children and the environment. However, each family must find their...
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Matching Pumpkin PJs! Where to Buy Organic Halloween Pajamas for Kids & Adults
Matching family pajamas have to be one of the most adorable things out there. When I was a kid, my mom used to sew matching PJs for my siblings and me, and while I probably didn’t appreciate it as...
View ArticleNew US NTP Report Links High Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water to Lower IQ in...
A long-awaited report from the U.S. National Toxicology Program (NTP) has confirmed that high levels of fluoride in drinking water—specifically levels exceeding 1.5 milligrams per liter—are linked to...
View ArticleMassachusetts to Phase Out PFAS in Firefighting Gear
Massachusetts is taking a groundbreaking step to protect its firefighters by phasing out the use of harmful PFAS chemicals in firefighting gear. These chemicals, which are used in gear to repel water...
View ArticleHurricanes Make Toxic Contamination Worse (New Study)
A new study found that during hurricanes, petrochemical manufacturers in Texas released higher amounts of toxic contamination into the air, land, and water. Researchers found that Hurricane Rita in...
View ArticleAir Pollution Drastically Reduces IVF Success Rates, New Research Shows
Exposure to high levels of air pollutants can decrease the chances of achieving a live birth following IVF by up to 38%, according to a recent study out of Perth. This concerning discovery highlights...
View ArticleMicroplastics in Brains Spike 50% Since 2016, Study Finds
Autopsies in early 2024 found more plastic fragments in human brains compared to samples from eight years ago. It’s important to note that this study is not yet peer-reviewed and comes from a May...
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Your Cold Medicine May Contain Cancer-Causing Benzene
Millions of Americans may be unknowingly exposed to benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, through generic cold medications. According to a Bloomberg analysis of government data, Benzene has been...
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How to Find (Semi) Non-Toxic & Organic Halloween Costumes
Finding 100% organic and/or natural Halloween costumes is really difficult… Actually, it’s almost impossible… The majority of the costumes on the market come with some amount of synthetic material,...
View ArticlePhenoxyethanol: Is It Toxic or Not?! (The Most Debated Ingredient in “Clean...
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View ArticleMore FDNY Members Have Died from 9/11 Toxic Exposures Than on the Day of the...
The number of New York City Fire Department (FDNY) members who have died from illnesses linked to 9/11 now exceeds the number who were killed in the attack itself. While 343 FDNY members lost their...
View ArticleIs EWG Reliable? My Opinion of the Environmental Working Group
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View ArticleThe FDA Is Investigating Heavy Metals in Tampons
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched an investigation into the potential health risks associated with toxic heavy metals found in tampons. This comes after a recent study revealed...
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