It’s no secret the planet is awash in plastic trash, so anything we can do to avoid using single-use plastic items like bottles, straws, and bags is a...
Non-Toxic Home
Many store-bought cleaning products, toiletries and cosmetics contain unlisted ingredients that can be highly toxic. Learn how to keep toxins out of your home and to make clean, non-toxic cleaners and personal care products with the following articles.
Every individual is perfect in their own way, but that doesn’t mean that occasionally you won’t feel the need for a rosy cheek, a smokey eye, or a glossy lip...
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air we breathe inside our homes and offices can be five times more polluted than the air outside, and...
There are over 85,000 chemicals in use in our soaps, shampoos, deodorants, lotions, make-up and home cleaning products. Guess how many have been tested for...
It’s no surprise nail polish doesn’t fit into the category of natural products. In fact, reading the ingredients on a bottle of polish is downright scary! But...
In the United States, tap water is the most tested and regulated source of water you can find. That said, tap water can still contain chemicals you don’t...
You can find bottles of hand sanitizer just about everywhere these days, and people tend to rely on them, especially at school where kids tend to spread germs...
It’s summer time, and it’s hot. What could be more wholesome and refreshing on a hot, sunny day than kids running through the sprinkler and...
Resources are dwindling, pollution is increasing, and energy efficiency has never been more important. With the world’s population predicted to exceed 8...
Unlike secondhand smoke, radon gas and molds which are airborne toxins we cannot readily control, most indoor air pollution comes from products we willingly...
As snow falls this week, you should know that most conventional deicers are harmful to pets, kids, cars and local wildlife and rivers. Here are some safer eco...
In these financially challenging times, being green means saving money too! These effective, non-toxic homemade cleaners cost just a few dollars to make.
Many people are concerned about whether borax is a safe chemical. There are many sites on the internet claiming it is toxic. I disagree with these sites and...
Why are so many scientists, parents and others worried about water fluoridation? Based on the facts, the dangers of water fluoridation are vast and grave.
Did you know that the average American home contains more than 1,000 different chemicals? And over 150 of the chemicals commonly found in homes have been...
Because of the toxins in plastic, it is important to avoid containers that leach chemicals like BPA, phthalates, lead and antimony into the environment.
