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Toxic chemicals found in child car seatsWhen you load your child into a car seat you think you’re protecting them from harm, but what you may actually be doing is exposing them to toxic chemicals. A…
Scientists: Plastic waste in Great Lakes creates many woesFor years, environmentalists have known that man-made products pose a serious threat to the environment. Now a new study is shedding light on just how big the problem…
These houseplants will help purify the air in your homeWe’re now just 3 weeks away from the official start of summer. And many Americans have begun, or will soon begin, the season by planting fresh flowers, plants,…
Stronger Regulation of Toxic ChemicalsThe Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 has long been thought of as “notoriously week”. The act is meant to help control the toxic chemicals consumers are…
EPA Issues Health Advisories to Protect Americans from Algal Toxins in Drinking WaterWhile in the last 20 years or so, bottled water has become the go-to choice for drinking water in America, tap water is still used in many of our daily lives. We use…
Scientists: Common chemicals in pizza boxes, backpacks may cause cancerAmericans love pizza, like really love it. In fact, according to recent surveys 94% of Americans eat pizza regularly, and 93% of us have eaten pizza in the last month.…
Home Depot to remove toxic chemical from vinyl flooringBy now must of us know the potential danger our family is in if exposed to phthalates. Over the years, phthalates have been linked to hormone disruptions and even…
Beware toxic pesticides used at vacation spotsWe’re now more than a month into spring, and summer will be here before you know it. That means many families will be taking spring or summer vacations. Some of…
Tips for a Lush, Organic LawnWe’re now a little more than two weeks into the spring season. It’s a great time for family bike rides, a picnic at the park, or planting fresh flowers in…
Top ten pet toxins of 2014 from ASPCASpring is the perfect season for families to spend some real quality time together. And for many of us our pets are just like family. So it’s important we do…
How to Detox Your HomeSpring is of course the season of cleaning, but for many it’s also the season of home detoxing. Home detoxing is of course the act of ridding your home of…
Easter season favorites aren’t pets’ best friendsEaster is just around the corner. That means soon many parents and children will be filling Easter baskets full of fake green grass and dyed eggs, planting fresh…
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