Non-toxic lifestyle
toxic chemicals to avoid:
Did you know toxic chemicals, like mercury and cyanide, are used to retrieve the metal we deem precious and pure?We throw the idiom “good as gold” around so casually, but the truth is, that gold has no integrity. Mining for gold is a dirty industry and here are 23 facts and statistics to show you why.
A recent study estimated there are 14 million tons of microplastics on the ocean floor. These pesky polymers are finding their way into the sea through popular products that we have all used (myself included). Today I’m going to explain where you usually find microbeads in your home, what their purpose is and how to avoid them.
I am always getting asked if certain cleaning products are good for the environment and safe to use around children so I thought it’d be helpful if I put together a list of ingredients I avoid and why. Some chemicals are toxic if you have asthma or eczema, others are bad for the environment.
I’ll start with the bad news; PFAS are in your house right now. Also known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS are toxic substances added to products to give them specific properties. The good news is I have ten tips to help you start reducing them at home and recommendations for PFAS-free products.