Sep 27, 2022Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
We all want our homes to be a safe haven for ourselves and the ones we love. The single easiest thing you can do for a safer home is to take your shoes off at the door. If you’re already doing it, congratulations! If you’re not, you can start today and...
Sep 15, 2021Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Whether you like to pretend you are British all the time, or just have a cold, chances are you are making that cup of tea with a conveniently packaged tea bag. While tea bags are great (and basically everywhere) there’s something you should know about that...
Jul 20, 2021Because Health
Costco has some great hidden gems among the massive package of toilet paper and free samples. That’s why we did the research and found the best non-toxic household items. All these items have been vetted by us and are readily available both online and in stores....
Jul 7, 2021Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Parties are always great. You get to see friends, have a good time, and figure out how to eat delicious food off a paper plate while not spilling whatever may be in your cup. While the chips, cake, and booze may not be the healthiest, there are other things you might...
May 3, 2021Because Health
Updated for 2021! None of the sunscreens listed here tested positive for benzene contamination.We updated our sunscreen roundup for 2021 with the 10 best reviewed, non-toxic mineral sunscreens we could find. As always, we make sure that our picks are easy to find...
Feb 5, 2021Because Health
Who can resist Target? It’s our one stop shop for all things home, beauty, baby, snacks… basically everything! But Target is a huge store that carries thousands of different items; how do you know what are the best non-toxic picks? That’s where we...
Nov 24, 2020Because Health
The holidays are right around the corner, which means we’re on the hunt for cool and unique gifts! That’s why we’ve put together gift guides for everyone on your list. Looking for non-toxic, sustainable, eco-friendly, and fun gifts for kids? Look no...
May 26, 2020Because Health
Whether you’re on a walk, going to the grocery store, or picking up a prescription, wearing a mark is now a standard part of life. While masks may seem like a hassle to wear, they’re an important tool in helping slow the spread of the virus and decrease...
May 21, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Imager header source: CDCUpdated June 17, 2020COVID-19 has jumped from an obscure, local outbreak to a global pandemic in a matter of months. Its novel status and fast transmission rate have left many feeling anxious and worried about what the future holds. We break...
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...
