Feb 6, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But did you know that many tea bags use a strip of plastic to seal them shut? The idea of a plastic soaking in boiling hot water just does not sound cozy to us. So we made a list of tea brands that don’t use plastic and that are fully compostable. Click the link...
Feb 5, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Besides being adorable, they aren’t covered in harmful chemicals and won’t release large amounts of potentially dangerous gasses into your baby’s room. All of our picks are GREENGUARD Gold certified, except for our budget solid-wood pick from Ikea....
Feb 4, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Now, it’s time to clean them. Before you take your sweaters to the dry cleaners, check out our tips on how to hand wash most sweaters (yes even wool! ) or options for wet cleaning, which involves less toxic chemicals.
Feb 1, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Let’s just say that our version involved a lot more chucking of dubious cleaning products and repurposing plastic food storage to other uses out of the kitchen. @betches The life-changing magic of giving up .
Jan 31, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
With so many logos and confusing all natural and green claims, we break it all down for you. Find out what certifications like EPA Safer Choice and Certified Biodegradable mean, and what label claims like “natural” and “unscented” actually...
Jan 30, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Open a window or turn on a fan. Cleaning can kick up dust that isn’t good for you to inhale and cleaning products can lower indoor air quality.
Jan 29, 2019Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
As we get the first hints of true chill in the air, that means it’s time to start pulling out the layers and bundling up in all the cozy sweaters you can find. But, now that you’ve pulled them out of storage, does it look like they need some TLC? Maybe...
Jan 29, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Here are our two favorite DIY options in a 16oz spray bottle. The first is pretty much just vinegar and water. It’s super effective and if the vinegar smell bugs you (we swear it goes away as soon as it dries), just add a drop or two of your favorite essential...
Jan 28, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
We’re familiar with the fact that many green and non-toxic cleaners might be out of your budget or that you’d rather spend that extra money on something fun or delicious. Plus if you have kids, getting them to help in the cleaning routine is a lot easier...