Sep 4, 2019Because Health
Non Toxic Laundry Detergent Updated for 2020!Laundry detergent is such a necessary for every day life that we often don’t stop to think about what it’s made from. Traditional laundry detergent can be made from lots of different ingredients that...
Feb 4, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Now, it’s time to clean them. Before you take your sweaters to the dry cleaners, check out our tips on how to hand wash most sweaters (yes even wool! ) or options for wet cleaning, which involves less toxic chemicals.
Jan 29, 2019Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
As we get the first hints of true chill in the air, that means it’s time to start pulling out the layers and bundling up in all the cozy sweaters you can find. But, now that you’ve pulled them out of storage, does it look like they need some TLC? Maybe...
Sep 25, 2018Because Health
If that sounds about right, we’ve got a tip for you – wash your new clothes before you wear them. No matter when you are shopping, the clothing was at least probably treated with something to make it look nice on the hanger. So while waiting to wear your...
Aug 29, 2018Because Health
But, instead of reaching for the bottle of bleach, we have some tips for keeping clothes looking fresh that are safer, healthier, and are probably things you already have on hand in your kitchen. No special products required! Instead of harsh chemicals that have been...
Aug 28, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
You know that white shirt that makes for the perfect effortless outfit. It’s gorgeous, but also takes a little bit of confidence to rock it. That’s because it doesn’t matter if it’s a summer BBQ, a girls night happy hour, or just running around...
Aug 2, 2018Because Health
We have 3 super easy (we promise! ) tips for limiting the whole family’s exposure to toxic chemicals. 1. switch to a safer laundry detergent 2. wet mop and dust when you clean 3. get a water filter (and use it) You can totally do those things without changing...
Jul 31, 2018Karen Wang, PhD and Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
First of all, congratulations! You’re probably more in love than you’ve ever been and also more sleep deprived than you’ve ever been. Don’t worry. You got this. And we’re here to help you.You already know this, cause you’re a...
Jun 21, 2018Denise Patel, MPH
Summer’s officially here, and after some crazy winter weather, we are more than ready to pack up the camping gear for a weekend in the woods or head to the park for a picnic. As we humans keep putting more global warming gases into the air, there’s no...
Jun 14, 2018Because Health
Same here! While we can’t make the pile of clothes magically fold itself, we can help it be a little healthier when it comes out of the washer. All of these laundry detergents have been through our pretty rigorous vetting system to assure they only contain safe...
