Aug 19, 2022Rachel Massey, ScD and Lindsey Pollard, MS
Have you ever been at your kid’s soccer game and wondered if artificial turf is safe for them to play, snack, and lie on? What about those small black bits of infill that end up in every nook and cranny of your home or car? Turns out that scientists are studying...
May 20, 2022Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Maria Williams
What is PFAS?PFAS, are synthetic man-made chemicals that have been used since the 1950’s. They are otherwise known as “forever chemicals” because they do not breakdown, so stay in the environment and can build up in the bodies of humans and animals...
Apr 28, 2021Valerie Gallardo-Buenrostro
Even though it’s still spring, we are already dreaming about summer lawn games, BBQs, and playing catch with the kids outside. And for many Americans, a nice blanket of green grass in the backyard is just the perfect setting for all these summer memories. If...
Nov 11, 2020Valerie Gallardo-Buenrostro
You may already know buying organic is good for your health, but did you know it also benefits workers, the environment and climate change? It’s true! Organic foods are grown without the use of artificial chemicals, synthetic fertilizer, hormones, pesticides or...
Sep 23, 2020Valerie Gallardo-Buenrostro
Everyone wants to have a place to call home, somewhere you can eat, sleep and hangout with your friends and family. But people aren’t the only ones who want a home – rodents, ants, mosquitos, flies and cockroaches do too! If you suddenly find yourself with...
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...
Jul 9, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Natural deodorant can help you stay smelling fresh all summer long. Traditional deodorant can contain harmful chemicals like parabens, artificial fragrance, and triclosan. While natural deodorant won’t completely stop you sweating like antiperspirant does, it will...
Mar 26, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Electronics has a big impact on both human health and the environment. Between large volumes of waste, hazardous chemical use, and the overuse of natural resources, electronic manufacturing can be a very environmentally unfriendly business. @Greenpeace’s ‘Guide to...
Sep 6, 2018Because Health
Researchers have found that different substances, that they like to call obesogens, can also play a role in your body’s ability to maintain a healthy weight. These obesogens can affect things like if and when your body feels full or processes sugar. Some easy...
May 14, 2018Because Health
It means there are organizations working to get toxic chemicals out of feminine hygiene products. Our friends at @womensvoices are making great strides on this front – like @proctergamble and Kimberly Clark (who make @ubykotex) starting to disclose ingredients...
