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...
Apr 26, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Asking for a friend ♀️ @marti.coco at @ramsgatewinery repost: @sonoma_valley . . . .
Apr 24, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Along with checking square footage and appliances, make sure you see what green space is around ! Living by trees, parks, and hiking trails makes it super easy to get outside and be active. Plus, studies have also shown that living near green space can help improve...
Apr 19, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
repost: @countryhomemagazine Photo: @thermaland.oaks . . . .
Apr 18, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Flame retardants. These chemicals are in a ton of consumer products, but they’re not so good for your health. Flame retardant chemicals can easily move from a product onto our skin. A recent scientific study has shown that increased household cleaning or hand...
Apr 17, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But even if it’s #oneofthosedays and no one has left the house, kids should definitely wash their hands before eating. Chemicals like flame retardants and lead can be found in household dust. Kids that crawl/play on the floor and eat with their hands can have more...
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...
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...
Apr 9, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
and mushrooms have in common? They’re up-and-coming ways to make alternative leather! Brands like Piñatex and Mycoworks are using natural fibers and to create sustainable fashion. Creating alternative leather from natural textiles results in a more environmentally...
