Apr 4, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Wood is better than plastic at staying clean because it has natural antimicrobial properties and a surface bacteria doesn’t like growing on. Plus, as a plastic cutting board gets worn down, little plastic pieces can break off any may end up in your dinner . Link in...
Apr 1, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Cutting boards, probably one word runs through your head – “ugh” – and we couldn’t agree more! They’re kind of unwieldy but somehow never big enough, a pain to clean and sometimes gross. Maybe a BIG emphasis on the gross part....
Mar 6, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Or looking for plastic-free options? We break it all down for you in this article. But the short version is basically: 1) avoid storage and heating in plastic bottles, 2) freezing in breast milk bags is ok since that type of plastic is safe or use little mason jars or...
Mar 5, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
First of all, hats off to you for bringing forth and sustaining a life with your body! We salute you! And, if you’ve managed to figure out your breast pump, a pumping schedule, and bottle feeding, then you deserve all the props in the world. Now, you have...
Feb 28, 2019Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
If you haven’t heard yet, bulk bins are awesome! They have so many options, things are surprisingly cheap, and they give you a great reason to use all of those trendy mason jars you have been collecting for the last 5 years. Seriously, I have seen all of these...
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...
Nov 15, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Well, now you do. And, to make it even easier, we created a quick cheat sheet for you that explains what each type of plastic means and if it is safe to reuse or not.
Nov 9, 2018Because Health
You know how you can flip over a yogurt container (or really any container) and see that little recycle triangle? Well, if you look even closer, there is an even tinier number inside that triangle. You might think those numbers are just for the people at the recycling...
Oct 25, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Do you flush them down the toilet or drain? If you do, we have a quick and easy habit shift for you that can make a huge difference in terms of creating less plastic pollution, which we know is good for oceans, sea creatures, and humans. Recycle your contacts! Yep,...
Sep 20, 2018Because Health
They are great, but what if you already have a reusable plastic bottle? Do you have to toss it? We’ve got some good news! You don’t have to throw it away or relegate it to sitting at the back of the cabinet, you just have to be smart about when and how you...
