Jul 8, 2021Because Health
Getting iced coffee in a plastic cup with a plastic straw is a lot harder to do after watching that video of a plastic straw being removed from a turtle’s nose. Plus there is also that pesky condensation that creates a pool of water at the bottle of your...
May 9, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But driving could also be impacting your lungs. The air filter in your car is often overlooked, but it’s a critical part of keeping your exposure to air pollution at a minimum. Freeways can be full of toxic chemicals that you can breathe in, even when the windows are...
May 7, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But we are anyway ! Single occupancy vehicles still account for most of the cars on the road during commute hours. And a lot of cars = a lot of air pollution . Yikes! Public transit is a great alternative to driving by yourself to work, but we know this isn’t an...
May 5, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Those little tree-shaped air fresheners dangling from a rear-view mirror or air vent clip-ons may feel festive, but most car air fresheners can be bad for your health. They seem so innocent, so how is that possible you might ask?One of the biggest issues with these...
Apr 15, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
There are a ton of chemicals we come into contact with throughout the day in places you’d least expect it (like laptops). One simple tip to reduce your exposure to chemicals: wash your hands more! We recommend washing your hands before eating or snacking, after your...
