Nov 14, 2019Beth Kemler
Beth Kemler is the Mobilization Director for Safer Chemicals Healthy Families The holiday season always feels like a great time to buy a TV- think of the Black Friday sales! Plus, watching holiday movies is always better in HD. But did you know that the plastic...
Sep 26, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Ugh . That’s why HealthyStuff.org reviewed the most popular car seat brands to find the best options for you. Below are the car seats that were rated “low concern” AKA no fluorinated chemicals or flame retardants detected. Link in bio for the full...
Jan 16, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
) 4) For some good old fashioned social contact, even if it’s just with a barista 5) To take a mental break, which is actually shown to increase productivity And when you have to work through lunch, just make sure to wash your hands to get rid of flame...
Aug 29, 2018Zack KaldveerChemical Industry, Children's Health, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations
Proposed legislation covers mattresses, children’s products and upholstered furnitureBy Kelly Franklin, Chemical WatchCalifornia’s legislature is poised to approve a bill restricting the use of most flame retardants in mattresses, upholstered furniture and...
Aug 11, 2018Zack KaldveerChemical Industry, Children's Health, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations
By Susan Inglis, Sustainable Furnishings CouncilYour upholstered furniture, bedding and children’s products could be full of toxic flame retardants. Tian2992/Flickr.comCalifornia is rightly celebrated for its legacy of effectively balancing landmark public...
Jul 6, 2018Because Health
We know, hearing you should clean more often kind of sucks, but the benefits of fewer chemicals that cause problems like infertility and cancer in your body (and your kid’s body) might be worth it. Try wiping down surfaces with a wet microfiber cloth, it’s...
May 4, 2018Because Health
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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
By now, you have probably read a few of our articles mentioning flame retardants. Over the years they have ended up in a variety of products in an effort to make them safer, and not catch on fire. But, since then, we have learned a lot more about them… and...