Sep 27, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
Each year, around 8 million tons of plastic finds its way into the ocean from coastal countries. That amount of plastic is the equivalent of about 40,000 blue whales (1)! Microplastics (plastic particles smaller than 5mm in length) are a big part of the plastic...
Sep 16, 2019Because Health
If you’ve ever walked down the hair care aisle at a beauty store, you know just how many different products are out there. Cosmetic manufacturers use marketing techniques that are based on certain ideals of beauty to target different demographics. A lot of...
Aug 30, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Fashion Week is right around the corner, and one trend we don’t want to see on the runway is PVC. In recent years, PVC has made its way into the fashion world through trendy see-through bags or rain coats.What is PVC Polyvinyl chloride (AKA PVC or vinyl) is a...
Aug 20, 2019Theo Loo, MS
We know climate change poses a real and serious threat; scientists have observed Earth’s temperature steadily rise by one degree Fahrenheit over the last 100 years (1). But when we think of climate change, an image of a polar bear on a dwindling iceberg usually...
Jul 8, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Warm weather screams beaches, smoothies and sunglasses, but there’s always the dreaded secret armpit sniff to check for BO. Maybe your first inclination is to check out the drugstore for the deodorant that promises to keep you smelling fresh all day and into the...
Jun 24, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Remember those bleak winter days that had you dreaming of summer? Well, no need to dream anymore because it’s finally here! Without a cloud in sight, sandals in hand, and perfectly painted toes, you’re ready for the best summer cookout yet. You remembered...
May 24, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
Nearly everyone has been bitten by a tick, mosquito, or flea, and can agree these pests are a damper on otherwise fun-filled summer activities. What most don’t know is that these pests are vectors: carriers of many harmful diseases. These diseases are on the...
May 22, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
While winter is usually the season that has us reaching for our bottles of lotions and creams, hydrating our skin is important any time of the year, especially if you’ve been out in the sun! While we’ve got a roundup of safer non-toxic lotions, we get that...
May 20, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Heard of those sunscreen bans in Hawaii and Key West and thought “Well I’m never vacationing there so doesn’t apply to me?” Well, turns out the chemicals in the ban that are bad for coral reefs may not be great for human health either. New FDA...
May 14, 2019Because Health
Tired of changing and throwing away tampons or pads every month? Want a zero-waste alternative for your period? Heard of menstrual cups and period underwear, but not sure which one to pick? Well, look no further! We rounded up the 9 best-reviewed non-toxic menstrual...
