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Contaminating Our Bodies With Everyday ProductsIt seems as though on a weekly basis we are learning more and more about the dangers of certain toxic chemicals. These are chemicals that have been linked to…
Deregulating toxic air chemicals a major shiftDespite steps taken by states and the federal government, one state (and particular city) is about to get a lot more toxic. The Department of Environmental Quality…
How Paint Poisons Us and How to Avoid ItBefore too long, 2015 will be gone and 2016 will be here. And with a New Year, often comes New Year’s resolutions. One popular resolution is to make changes to…
Some 3-D Printed Parts May Leach Toxic ChemicalsIn the last few years 3-D printing has become all the rage. 3-D printers are getting smaller, cheaper, and better. The ability to 3-D print replacement car parts,…
This Ingredient Looks Scary - But Has Some Pretty Great UsesActivated charcoal is listed as one of our Green Light Ingredients. It’s an ingredient that’s used in personal care products, cosmetics, and some household…
Schumer warns against toxic chemicals in Halloween makeupHalloween is an exciting holiday for many families, especially children. We all remember getting dressed up in our favorite costumes, trick-or-treating, and attending…
Fracking Chemicals May Mess With Hormones, Lower Sperm CountsA new study has linked issues with long-term reproductive health to chemicals used during “oil and natural gas production, including fracking.” Fracking is…
A $60 billion industry is shockingly unregulatedIn the United States, FDA is in charge of overseeing cosmetics. Unfortunately, unlike prescription drugs, their oversight is minimal. Prescription drugs require FDA…
How to Make the Baby Nursery a Toxin-Free Haven in Your HomeBringing a newborn home from the hospital for the first time should be a wonderful experience. Today though, that special event could be a dangerous one if you…
Rhode Island senator wants to strengthen toxic chemicals lawThough new regulations have been difficult to get passed, at least on politician is taking a stand. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is pushing for a new bill…
Links between health problems and endocrine-disrupting chemicals now stronger, statement arguesA new study by the Endocrine Society, suggests that “even minute doses” of hormone-disrupting chemicals can interfere with the activity of natural…
Target Expands List of Chemicals It Wants Out of Consumer GoodsIt’s 2015, and many brands, states, and countries are getting smarter about ensuring the items we buy for our homes and families are safe to use. The idea of…
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