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09/21/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Are your clothes toxic? Avoid these synthetic fabrics at all costs

It’s alarming how toxins can easily be picked up from basically anywhere. In fact, these health hazards are so prevalent that they’re even found in the clothes you wear. It’s really nothing new, since clothes are manufactured in factories and go through different processes before hitting the markets. Moreover, the type of fabric used in creating […]

08/08/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Decrease toxic exposures in your home with these 5 tips

Nobody wants to live in a dirty home. You can sweep and wipe as much as you like, but your home can still be “dirty”. More than just dust and grime, toxic chemicals can lurk inside and outside your home. These unhealthy pollutants can harm your family by increasing your risk to disease or by […]

04/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

DIY natural bleach alternative

You might want to skip the store-bought bleach if you’re looking for effective cleaning products. Most store-bought bleaches contain harmful chemicals. They may even contain toxins that can damage the environment. Try this easy recipe for a natural bleach alternative instead. You can use it to brighten your laundry, and it’s perfect for disinfecting bathrooms […]

04/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Common household chemicals: 13 toxins you should remove

You might think of air pollution as an exclusively outdoor problem, but indoor air pollutants are now an even bigger threat to your health. There are 13 sources of toxic chemicals found in your house that account for much of this pollution, according to a GreenMedInfo article, so replacing them will go a long way. […]

02/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Natural, homemade alternatives to toxic dryer sheets

Did you know that something as ordinary as a dryer sheet can contain toxic chemicals? The dryer sheets that you regularly include in your laundry can have negative side effects. Dryer sheets are full of toxic chemicals, and here are some of the dangers associated with them: Carcinogenic chemicals — The use of dryer sheets […]

01/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Most furniture is full of toxins which pollute your indoor air; here are 5 ways to eliminate the poison

Your home is supposed to be a place where you can relax and unwind, but did you know that your furniture can contain various toxins? Even brand new furniture can be full of toxic chemicals used in various “harmless” features. These compounds that make furniture comfy to lounge around in belong to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), a […]

09/21/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Future plastics could be made out of sugar and carbon dioxide, making them harmless to the environment

The future looks brighter as researchers have discovered a way to create plastic that’s not harmful to nature. Scientists from the Centre of Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) at the University of Bath has successfully created a plastic material that doesn’t use highly toxic substances that could pose problems not only to the environment but also […]

07/26/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is your insect repellent made from toxic ingredients?

As people emerge from their homes to enjoy the sunny weather, so too do the various insects creep out of the figurative and literal woodwork. It seems that summer just wouldn’t be summer without mosquitoes, ants, and flies skulking about. These bugs are the bane of every outdoor barbecue and woodsy jaunt, as well as […]

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