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COVID-19: What you need to know before you spray or wipe

Aug 5, 2020Caroline CoxChildren's Health, Tips, Uncategorized

The coronavirus pandemic has made disinfectant sprays and wipes into everyday household needs. Like all of us, I want to keep myself and my family healthy. I know that phrase on the spray bottle, “Kills 99.9% of bacteria & viruses”, can give us all a sense of security and health.

Tips for an Eco-friendly Summer

Jun 25, 2014Theresa ZhangTips

It’s summertime, and we’ve compiled some eco-tips for you to stay healthy and happy this summer. 1. Harness the Power of the Sun: Take advantage of the bright, hot sun and harvest its energy! Solar is the way to go these days, what with processes like...

Top 5 Ways to Have a Toxic-Free Easter

Apr 16, 2014Jennifer VargasChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Laws & Regulations, Legal Action, Tips

Spring is blooming and Easter is right around the corner! As we relax and enjoy the company of family and friends, it is important to remember to steer clear of the synthetic, holiday-themed products that can contain harmful chemicals. By making conscious and educated...

2013 Safer Holiday Shopping Guide

Dec 15, 2013Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Food, General Insights, Tips

Good news! We tested this year’s top 12 toys and found no heavy metal problems in any of them. Get the full scoop on which companies made the good list, and which made the bad: Get the 2013 Holiday Shopping Guide PDF here!

Toxic Chemicals Come Alive at The Toxies!

Aug 7, 2013Revathi MuralidharanFood, Laws & Regulations, Tips, Uncategorized

What if the nastiest chemicals found in your cleaning products, makeup, and even pesticide-laden foods came to life? Well, they do, in this year’s 4th Annual Toxies web series. Not only do the most loathsome chemicals that wreak the most havoc come alive as...

Another Toxic Pesticide On Your Strawberries?

Jul 17, 2013Ali Geering-KlineEnvironmental Justice, Food, Laws & Regulations, Tips

The cancer-causing chemical chloropicrin is one of the most common pesticides used on strawberry farms. California has proposed new rules on the chemical, but the rules won’t adequately protect children and families. Urge California’s top pesticide...

The Secret Cost of Eating Cheap

Jul 16, 2013Revathi MuralidharanFood, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Being a college student, I probably know best how draining a trip to the grocery store can be on the wallet. Between trying to buy organic and avoiding junk food, the cost of just two weeks’ worth of groceries can reach triple digits. Sometimes it’s tempting to fall...

The Pepsi Challenge? Cancer-Causing Ingredient Found in Pepsi Products Nationwide – Except California!

Jul 3, 2013Ali Geering-KlineFood, Tips

CEH found high levels of a cancer-causing chemical, 4-MEI, in ALL Pepsi cola products sold in states outside California. More than a year ago Pepsi stated they would clean up their ingredients. Our testing shows Pepsi has not changed their products, and the company...

Help Minnesota Mom Get Pesticide Spray Out of Her City’s Parks!

Jul 1, 2013Caroline CoxEnvironmental Justice, Food, Laws & Regulations, Tips

In cities and towns across the country pesticide-free parks provide healthy and good-looking places for families, kids, and pets to play. There are almost 100 parks without pesticide spray in the Pacific Northwest and there are many more in other parts of the country....