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...
Jun 16, 2020Karen Wang, PhD
can be overwhelming- there are so many colors and fabrics and styles to choose from! There are also some hazardous chemicals you should watch out for. Did you know that couches can be loaded with flame retardants, forever chemicals, and VOCs ♀️? Our newest article...
May 28, 2020Karen Wang, PhD
Whether you’re settling down for a cozy night of Netflix with a glass of wine or you’re building a cushion fort with your kids, we all want our couches to be comfortable and made of healthy and safe materials. Couches are usually the largest piece of...
Feb 10, 2020Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
First off, nice! We are super excited for you!Now that the relationship is serious, have you started thinking a little bit more about what your life might be like together in the future? Maybe you are at the point where you are leaving a toothbrush at the...
Jul 22, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
This is a friendly reminder to look for a couch that doesn’t contain flame retardants. Once upon a time, couches were required to have flame retardant chemicals in them because they were thought to help stop/slow fires (spoiler: they don’t). But they DO have a lot of...
Oct 5, 2018Because Health
And this spread that they’ve kept fresh with @beeswrap instead of plastic wrap or bags is even more swoon-worthy. Perfect #fridayvibes! Whether you are going to call your girlfriends, cuddle with your pooch, bingewatch with your SO, or just indulge by your self...
Jun 6, 2018Because Health
Maybe one that is flame retardant free, good for your health, and stylish? This time we are excited to be giving away a $100 @joybird gift certificate for a safe and healthy couch in addition to a set of nontoxic @mollys_suds laundry detergent and dryer balls (to keep...
Apr 12, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Congrats on making your next big #adulting decision! Your first foray into buying a real, large piece of furniture. Now come the big questions: where to look? How much does it really cost? How am I going to get it through the door (or up the stairs)? What color should...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Bringing home a new pet is a very exciting! You better be ready for a few rounds of play time and some great cuddles. While you figure out their favorite toy and what that weird noise means, we collected some tips for keeping your new best friend happy and healthy....
