May 11, 2022Because Health
Updated for Summer 2022!Getting ready for some outdoor parties and dining this summer? We sure are! If you’re looking to spruce up your outdoor dining scene, you’ll quickly see that most options are made of melamine. Even though melamine dishware...
Apr 14, 2021Miriam Godron
As a long-time plastic and waste reduction advocate, I’ve had a hard time ordering take-out or delivery. It’s not just the waste that bothers me when I see single-use food packaging, it’s knowing that things used for a matter of minutes and then...
Apr 12, 2021Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Let’s start by acknowledging that take out is a wonderful invention, especially during the pandemic. Getting takeout is one of the only activities that still feels normal, helps support local business, and brings so much joy! While we’re not going to give...
Jul 17, 2019Because Health
Cloth diapering just not for you? No judgement here! When it comes to disposable diapers, we know that all parents want the best for their baby, but are often overwhelmed by the choices and all the healthy and environmental claims that companies make. We evaluated 26...
Jul 1, 2019Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
No matter where you live, sustainability is becoming a hot topic. It might be a friendly reminder sign to bring your reusable bag to the grocery store, a city government conversation about not using straws, or it could run as deep as cities committing to be zero waste...
Mar 18, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Or if you even have enough space? Creating your own compost is a fool proof way to help fight climate change and we’re here to show you it’s easier than you think! There are so many different types of compost bins now, ranging from small indoor ones to...
Feb 6, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But did you know that many tea bags use a strip of plastic to seal them shut? The idea of a plastic soaking in boiling hot water just does not sound cozy to us. So we made a list of tea brands that don’t use plastic and that are fully compostable. Click the link...
Jan 17, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Foil containers are also relatively safer. 2) The next best options are plastic containers that are recyclable and marked with the number 2 or the number 5. These plastics are safer and are usually recyclable in most places. 3) Styrofoam is bad. Try to stay away. It...
Apr 11, 2018Because Health
Kids and mess seem to go hand-in-hand. Not that we mind- we just want a baby wipe that can clean everything up without necessary chemicals! That’s why we researched and rounded up our favorite non-toxic baby wipes. These wipes are gentle and won’t cause a...
