Jun 24, 2021Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
We know looking at labels can be tough. The meat aisle is always one that is a little confusing. Some cuts of meat have like 15 stickers and certifications on them, others have basically nothing. Do all of those little badges really make a difference for what you are...
Mar 12, 2019Maria Williams
Choosing the right mattress is so important for sound sleep and health, yet with so many options the shopping can be confusing and stressful! Obviously you want to take comfort and pricing into consideration, but there are some chemical ingredients you might want to...
Jul 5, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Have you ever seen labels, certification, and statements on everything from your eggs and coffee to your mattress and clothing and wondered, what does that mean? Things that say organic might feel pretty common, but what about things saying they are grass fed, or GOTS...
Jul 5, 2018Maria Williams
When it comes to household cleaning, we are big fans of creative ways to use baking soda, vinegar, and liquid soap. But, we get it, sometimes you might need to buy a cleaning product (because it’s just more convenient, or serves a more specific purpose). With so...
Jul 5, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Eggs are a wonderful thing. They are super versatile and often are a cheap source of protein – not to mention delicious. But, have you ever been super overwhelmed looking at all the claims your egg cartons make? Cage-free, free range, organic…What’s...
Jul 5, 2018Maria Williams
We all know that it’s smart to choose gadgets and electronics that use less energy, and EPA’s EnergyStar label makes that easy to do. But what about the other environmental impacts of your electronics, which can contain toxic chemicals like heavy metals,...
Jul 5, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Whether you are just picking up a gallon of milk to pour on your morning cereal or selecting the perfect cheese for your weekend dinner party, knowing what those different labels on your dairy products means can help you make the best choice. And not just on products...
Jul 5, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Buying seafood can be tough to navigate. There are so many varieties and many different considerations to make when it comes to choosing the right one: health warnings, how it’s caught, if it is sustainable or not. To try and make you next trip to the fish...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Surely you have heard the recommendations to choose organic when you can. But, what does that really mean? Are you really getting the benefits that you pay for?We have done some digging to find out exactly what organic means in different contexts, besides just being...
Apr 11, 2018Maria Williams and Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Have you ever been standing in the aisle trying to pick out a bag of coffee and been completely overwhelmed by all the different bags touting different certifications that make them “better” than the other? Us too. So, we pulled together information on the...
