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3 Healthy Things to Look for When Shopping for a New Couch

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...

Why you might want to rethink your next stain-resistant purchase

Aug 3, 2018Erica Chung, MPH

You know when you have a girl’s night and open that extra bottle of wine you had stashed away for a rainy day and someone’s had just a liiiitttlllee too much to drink. Or maybe your kid’s favorite Sunday morning routine is to bump into you causing...

Now that you’ve read all about what to look for when buying a new couch (see our post from earlier today) check out our roundup of online brands that sell flame retardant free couches.

Jun 26, 2018Because Health

They are healthy and super stylish- if we do say so ourselves.

Tips for Buying Your First Real Couch

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...

Bringing Home Puppy or Kitty

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....

What Are Flame Retardants?

Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH

What are they?Flame retardants are a group of chemicals that are added to a variety of different products to help them meet flammability standards. These standards were set back in the 70s, and we have learned a lot since then about flammability, chemicals, and even...

Label Education: Furniture

Apr 11, 2018Maria Williams

Home isn’t home without comfortable furniture. When it’s time to find something new, we usually focus on what feels and looks good, and of course the price. But did you know that furniture can contain, and leak, various chemicals like flame retardants that...

Sleep on a Safe Mattress

Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH

Choosing the right mattress makes all the difference. If it’s not comfortable, sleeping soundly and feeling well rested is a no-go. But, did you know that mattresses are also one of the items in your home that can expose you to the most chemicals? Partly because...