#eco Archives - Center for Environmental Health

Hand sanitizer can be super useful when you need to clean your hands but can’t get to a sink.

Apr 16, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

But some sanitizing products contain questionable chemicals and fragrances, which can act as hormone disruptors. We’ve rounded up our top 6 healthy (and naturally fragranced) hand sanitizers! ⁣ ⁣ a)@cleanwelltoday Natural Hand Sanitizing Wipes⁣ b)@drbronner Organic...

Who else has a box full of dead batteries and old phones because you don’t know how to get rid of them ?

Mar 27, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

Knowing what to do with old electronics can feel super confusing sometimes. If properly disposed or recycled, the metals in electronic waste can be salvaged and reclaimed. Yay for recycling ♻️! However, e-waste can contain nasty toxics that can harm human health. If...

As much as possible, cartons, paper boxes, and glass jars should be on your pantry shelves instead of cans, plastic bags, and plastic containers.

Feb 27, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

Besides being better for the planet, they are actually better for your health. Canned food is pretty much always lined with BPA, which can leach into your food. And well, plastic is plastic! Learn more about how to stock up your pantry in a healthier way for all those...

Week 2’s #BHchallenge coming at ya’.

Jan 14, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

This week the challenge is to pack a plastic-free lunch. Packing a plastic-free lunch is healthier, even if it’s some leftover cheesy pizza, cause you are avoiding all sorts of extra packaging materials that can leave yucky chemicals in your food. Plus, those piles of...