Because Health, Author at Center for Environmental Health

This summer we had an amazing intern, Erica, working with us. She is a current MPH student at @columbiapublichealth and they featured her work with us, so check it out!

Sep 21, 2018Because Health

Thank you for everything you did this summer, Erica …#becausehealth #intern #internship#bestintern #Repost @columbiapublichealth ・・・#science can be hard to understand. It doesn’t have to be. Erica Chung, a #columbiamsph student, is using her passion for...

By now, you are probably used to us praising the glass and stainless steel bottles and containers.

Sep 20, 2018Because Health

They are great, but what if you already have a reusable plastic bottle? Do you have to toss it? We’ve got some good news! You don’t have to throw it away or relegate it to sitting at the back of the cabinet, you just have to be smart about when and how you...

We are proud to announce that we are officially a 1% for the Planet nonprofit partner.

Sep 19, 2018Because Health

That means through the partnerships with companies and other nonprofits we are working to create impact that protects the planet. @1percentftp

Cleaning might not be the most fun but it’s definitely something that has to be done to do some successful #adulting.

Sep 18, 2018Because Health

To make it a little easier, we came up with the ultimate green cleaning checklist. That way, you have a list of tasks for each room so you know it will be actually clean when you are done. No more wondering if “dusting” with your fuzzy socks counts any...

Whether bath time is like torture every night or one of the kiddo’s favorite activities, we’ve got you covered for getting those tiny little baby hairs clean without any harsh shampoos.

Sep 17, 2018Because Health

Check out our roundup, order one that your tiny human might enjoy, and let us see those adorable hairdos. Shampoo unicorn horn anyone?

“The face of climate change isn’t a polar bear, it’s my grandson.” – Gina McCarthy, former U.S. @epagov administrator.

Sep 14, 2018Because Health

While this polar bear grabs our attention and helps make the case for climate change, it’s important to remember that climate change will affect future generations, and they are also the reason we need to act to make changes. This week is the...

Want to know the easiest way to keep lead, pesticides, and other gross stuff out of your home?

Sep 13, 2018Because Health

Take off your shoes! Easy peasy.

We talk about BPA being in plastic containers a lot, but did you know it’s also on receipt paper?

Sep 12, 2018Because Health

That means every time you touch a receipt, you are getting some BPA dust on your hands. In this modern world we are living in where email receipts are everywhere (and there are options for bisphenol free receipt paper) there is really no need for companies to print...

For all of you with little ones going to daycare, we have some tips for starting a conversation about making healthier choices at the day care center.

Sep 12, 2018Because Health

Some of them revolve around cleaning supplies, but others are as simple as asking other parents to turn their cars off while they wait in the pickup line or becoming a shoe free facility. Check out the full list of tips through the link in bio.

With the final days of summer slipping away (11 more days!), we are looking for every way we can to savor the sun and warmth…even if it means cleaning.

Sep 10, 2018Because Health

We rallied this weekend and cleaned the windows so that every last drop of sun can get in. And, of course, we used one of these great non-toxic window and glass cleaning options. Check them out, give your windows some love, and make these beautiful, warm rays...