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, 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
This week’s challenge is to clean just a bit more than you normally do. If you’re thinking, hmmm that’s never, then maybe just for 10 minutes! Here’s why. Cleaning can help remove toxic chemicals from your home. Things like phthalates, flame...
Jan 25, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
If you’re into documentaries and want to learn more about how Dupont has covered up the harmful health effects of Teflon, may we suggest The Devil We Know? It’s on Netflix and watching it will definitely give you the extra motivation you need to never use...
Jan 24, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
The same toxic non-stick coatings we’ve been talking about are also found on a lot of baking pans. Check out our article for baking pan alternatives like ceramic, stainless steel, cast iron, glass, and silicone. If you’re not looking for new bakeware, we...
