Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Ready for it? It’s super easy. WASH THE CLOTHES! It can be tough to restrain yourself and not just wear that new thing right away, but trust us, washing first is worth it! And, it doesn’t take too long. If you are like me, part of the motivation for buying...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Lead is bad. I think it’s safe to say everyone is comfortable with that fact. Although it’s bad and we all know it, it’s still all over the world. And even if as a society we are using it in fewer products than ever, it still has ways of getting into...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
You can diffuse them, they help people de-stress, they are in cleaning supplies, some even have antibacterial properties. No wonder they are literally everywhere these days.So first off, what are they? Essential oils are what make certain plants and fruits smell the...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
What is it?Phthalates are similar to BPA in that they are an additive to plastic. Phthalates are technically a group of chemicals, and they are added to plastics to make them more flexible and durable.What can it do to me?Phthalates are one of the better known...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Surely you have heard the recommendations to choose organic when you can. But, what does that really mean? Are you really getting the benefits that you pay for?We have done some digging to find out exactly what organic means in different contexts, besides just being...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Thinking about moving is a big deal, whether just across town or across the country. Maybe you are moving for a new job, or to be closer to family, or to follow your passion of skiing all year long, but no matter what, there are lots of things to consider. We’ve...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
When you are looking for ways to keep fruits and veggies on hand, sometimes fresh isn’t always an option. Whether the thing you want is out of season or you just aren’t sure when you will get around to using it, canned and frozen are simple ways to always...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
What are they?Flame retardants are a group of chemicals that are added to a variety of different products to help them meet flammability standards. These standards were set back in the 70s, and we have learned a lot since then about flammability, chemicals, and even...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
Taking the plunge and buying a house? You obviously weren’t taken down by the avocado toast trend stealing all your hard earned moola. As you walk through potential homes we have 10 environmental health suggestions for things to look, smell, listen, and maybe...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Let’s get right to the point, while BPA-free is a great step forward and shows how customers can call for big commercial and policy change, BPA-free isn’t always quite what it seems. If you want a little refresher about what BPA is and how it can affect...
