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.
Beware of a toxic chemical that you might encounter in cleanup products on your supermarket and drugstore shelves: triclosan. It's an antibacterial chemical found in many consumer products, especially liquid hand soap and dishwashing detergent. It is also an ingredient in some toothpastes, face washes, deodorants, and even antibacterial plastics and fabrics used for things like cutting boards, gym mats and shoe insoles.
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.
