If you can’t afford to buy an organic mattress, how do you block the toxic off-gassing from a non-organic mattress that contains unsafe materials? It’s not an easy fix, but there are possible options that may at least partially solve the problem.
According to Liz Wasserman, True Goods Founder & CEO, "Parents can now benefit from Dr. Debby's guidance by reading this thorough and informative book – ideally before they start trying for a baby. Finally, there’s hope and help for families who want to make prevention an integral step in their fight against autism and ADHD!”
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.
When shopping for baby, we know you want the very best. But are you remembering to ask about ingredient safety? The products your child is exposed to in their early years can have lifelong effects, and toxic chemicals lurk in everyday products from wipes and lotions to soaps and shampoos.
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.
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.
