Nov 2, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
While we may be looking forward to all the cozy evenings in our future, we are taking just a minute to recap the wildfire season we had this summer. It was bad, and projections don’t see it improving any time soon – mostly due to the climate change...
Nov 1, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Sounds like a good call to us! But, do you ever wonder what’s the deal with how they might make things like that taste like magic? We did some digging and figured out what you should and shouldn’t be worried about when it comes to artificial colors and...
Oct 31, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
May you eat as much candy as your stomach will allow Then, don’t forget to brush your teeth ’cause that will make up for all the sugar, right? And, if you are looking for a good non-toxic toothpaste, check out our roundup!
Oct 26, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Use cold tap water instead of hot whenever you are cooking. Lead often enters homes from old lead pipes in the plumbing. But, lead is more likely to sneak into hot water than cold water. By simply using cold water, you can make a difference in the amount of lead in...
Oct 25, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Do you flush them down the toilet or drain? If you do, we have a quick and easy habit shift for you that can make a huge difference in terms of creating less plastic pollution, which we know is good for oceans, sea creatures, and humans. Recycle your contacts! Yep,...
Oct 24, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Sometimes, the glaze used to make your plates and bowls look bright and colorful can contain lead. So, our tip? Look for ceramics that are marked made in the USA where we have pretty strict rules about what ingredients can be used in glazes. Also, bright colors tend...
Oct 24, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
So, today, we are sharing 6 super easy things you can do that will help you limit your (and your family’s) lead exposure. They are all super easy and require little to no money investment at all. Use a door mat and take your shoes off at the door. This is also a...
Oct 22, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
This one is full of some great personal care items so you can look and feel your best for all the holiday events coming up this fall and winter. Plus, they are all non-toxic and good for you and the planet Your smile will be #lookingfresh with the Mable bamboo...
Oct 19, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Plus, they are super useful to help us learn the best way to store all kinds of food (without and plastic!). Don’t forget, if you are looking for some great plastic free food storage containers, we have a roundup on the site with some of our favs. Thanks for...
