There is no good logic that can explain to the consumer why formaldehyde - a chemical that is classified as a carcinogen - is still on the market without any federal standards for emissions allowed in homes. Its toxicity was news to many. In the meantime, what are we to do about our contemporary desks, bookshelves and building supplies made from formaldehyde-full wood? Here are four lessons learned.
From aiding the economy to shaping beautiful cutting boards, bamboo is an ideal eco-friendly alternative. Bamboo provides millions of jobs to lower income communities, it's environmentally friendly, and it stands the test of time.
Kris Carr sits down with Heather White of EWG to dig into the topic of toxic chemicals and body burden, which every consumer needs to know about starting NOW! Your choices matter and they really do add up over time. This information is here to empower you, not to scare you. Slow and steady wins the race...
Greenpeace is well known as the world’s largest independent, direct-action environmental organization. This powerful group is now focusing attention on the fashion industry with their “The Detox” campaign, taking on some of the industry’s largest clothing brands and encouraging them to end their use of toxic chemicals.
Non-toxic cat litter is a wise option for the health-conscious cat owner and those concerned about the environment. Kitty litter with toxic chemical additives increases the chance of respiratory problems developing in both the cat using the litter and the humans who may inhale some of the kicked-up dust. Litter without toxins can be just as effective, or even more so, than toxic litter.
You’re probably careful about avoiding choking hazards and other common safety issues with toys, but did you know there are a wide variety of synthetic chemicals and heavy metals that could be in them? When did toys become a toxic minefield? Here are 12 ways you can reclaim fun and reduce worry when it comes to playtime.
Take an eye-opening tour of your bathroom cabinet with Skin Deep, the online cosmetics safety database created by Campaign for Safe Cosmetics partner Environmental Working Group.
How to make sure your "all natural" products are the real deal. When a company misleads its customers about the safety or environmental impact of its products or practices, it's called greenwashing.
Taking a long hard look at my own life and the world at large, what emerged was a passion for finding a solution to this one problem: how can the barriers to change be removed once a person has made the decision to lead a safer, healthier, more socially responsible life? I imagined a trustworthy company whose products and purposes were truly good, a place where shopping would be fun again...
