Feb 8, 2021Because Health
The Mind the Store campaign knows that retailers often need a little push to phase out specific chemicals and products. That’s why they’re spearheading the fight against harmful consumer products. Mind the Store works with retailers, governments, and...
May 21, 2020Karen Wang, PhD and Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Updated May 21, 2020We don’t know about you, but the outbreak of the new coronavirus this year has us doing a lot of cleaning. And it seems like we’re going to be doing this for quite a while. Having cleaning on the brain makes us wonder: What’s the...
Apr 27, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
The COVID-19 shelter in place has been tough for our emotions and our budget. With layoffs and furloughs, we’ve had to make our money go further than ever before. But how do you keep good environmental health practices when money is tight? It seems like a lot of...
Feb 14, 2020Karen Wang, PhD
We’re all guilty of just letting our teething baby chew anything they can get their hands on. What’s the harm as long as it’s not a choking hazard? A little dirt is good right? Turns out, there are some common household items that you definitely...
Feb 13, 2020Because Health
We’re all guilty of just letting our teething baby chew anything they can get their hands on. What’s the harm as long as it’s not a choking hazard? A little dirt is good right? Turns out, there are some common household items that you definitely...
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...
Nov 12, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
We all try our best to recycle, but it’s not always easy! Reading the labels on plastics can be like deciphering a different language. Although we try to do our best, recycling in America is still a work in progress. Of the 300 million tons of plastic produced...
Oct 8, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Once a baby starts to crawl, they’re always on the move! After you’ve baby-proofed your outlets and stairs, it’s worth considering how to keep your little one safe from harmful chemicals as well. Since babies are low to the ground when moving about...
Jul 1, 2019Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
No matter where you live, sustainability is becoming a hot topic. It might be a friendly reminder sign to bring your reusable bag to the grocery store, a city government conversation about not using straws, or it could run as deep as cities committing to be zero waste...
